
Tom and Huck are restless as spring rolls in, their imagination buzzing with the promise of adventure. When Aunt Polly delivers a surprising letter inviting Tom to Arkansas, the boys seize the chance to escape school and the familiar banks of the Mississippi. Their excitement is tempered by the usual mix of mischief and caution that makes every new plan feel both daring and inevitable.
Arriving in the dusty town, the friends quickly find themselves tangled in a puzzling mystery. A glittering diamond heist has left the locals uneasy, and whispered rumors of a ghostly figure add a chilling edge to the already tense atmosphere. As Tom’s curiosity and Huck’s street‑wise instincts kick into gear, the duo begins to piece together clues, setting the stage for a chase that will test their wits and courage. The first act promises a blend of youthful exuberance and clever sleuthing, inviting listeners to join the boys on a journey where every shadow could hide a secret.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Release date
2004-09-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
Best known for bringing the Mississippi River, small-town America, and sharp humor vividly to life, this American writer turned everyday speech into unforgettable literature. Under the pen name Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens became one of the most famous and most quoted authors of the 19th century.
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