Is this book part of a series that must be read in order?

This is the third installment in the Trixie Belden series, and while it functions as a self-contained mystery, it is significant for introducing Trixie's older brothers and the formation of the Bob-Whites of the Glen club.

Does the setting of the book have any real-world inspiration?

The fictional town of Sleepyside is based on the Hudson River Valley area where the author lived, with her own home serving as the model for the Belden family's Crabapple Farm.

The Gatehouse Mystery

Children's Books Juvenile

Pages: 272
Published: 1954
Language: English

Synopsis

When young detectives Trixie Belden and Honey Wheeler stumble upon a hidden diamond in an old gatehouse, their summer takes an unexpected turn. They soon suspect a notorious gang of jewel thieves might be operating nearby. Can the girls uncover the truth before the criminals strike again?