
Frank and Joe Hardy are two energetic brothers who spend their Saturdays racing along the breezy shore road on motorbikes, dreaming of the day they can match their famous father’s reputation as a top‑notch detective. Their banter about future careers—lawyer, doctor, or sleuth—captures the restless spirit of teenage ambition, while their recent help on a forgery case hints at a budding talent for spotting clues that others miss.
When a routine paper‑delivery job in the nearby village leads them to the crumbling ruins of an old tower, the boys stumble upon whispers of a long‑lost treasure hidden within its stone walls. Intrigued by the mystery and eager to prove themselves, Frank and Joe begin to piece together cryptic clues, local legends, and suspicious characters—all while balancing school, family expectations, and the thrill of the chase. Their first real adventure promises danger, puzzles, and the chance to step out of their father’s shadow.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (225K characters)
Series
The Hardy boys mystery stories
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Applewood Books, 1927, pubdate 1991.
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-02-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as the house name behind the Hardy Boys mysteries, this pen name became one of the most familiar bylines in children's detective fiction. For generations of readers, it has stood for fast-moving adventures, secret clues, and the teamwork of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy.
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