Mystery of the Caribbean Pearls: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Mystery of the Caribbean Pearls is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Adams, Andy.
Catalogue synopsis
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"Mystery of the Caribbean Pearls" by Andy Adams is a mystery adventure novel written in the early 1960s. The story follows Biff Brewster, a young protagonist who embarks on a journey to the Caribbean, where he uncovers a potential treasure trove of pearls and gets entangled in a web of intrigue involving unscrupulous treasure seekers and the mysterious disappearance of his friend's father. The opening of the book sets an intense atmosphere with a violent storm striking over the Caribbean. A pearl diver, after a tumultuous experience, washes ashore and discovers two perfect black pearls, which herald the beginning of his adventures. As he realizes the value of his find, he understands the danger of keeping it secret to thwart greedy pirates and claim jumpers. Meanwhile, Biff is preparing to join his adventurous uncle, Charles Keene, in Curaçao, inadvertently crossing paths with another boy who looks just like him, setting up a thrilling tale of mistaken identities and adventure in a pursuit of pearls and personal safety.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mystery of the Caribbean Pearls
- Author credits: Adams, Andy
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Mystery fiction
- Netherlands Antilles -- Juvenile fiction
- Pearl divers -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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