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The Gatehouse Mystery

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?

About the author

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Julie Campbell

Julie Campbell was born on 1June 1908 in Flushing, New York, USA. She was the daugther of Julia deFres (Sample) and Archibald Campbell, an Army Officer. She travelled widely during her childhood and, at the age of eight, won her first short story contest while living in Hawaii. On 30 march 1933, she married Charles Tatham Jr. The marriage worked together on many magazine stories and articles. She had her own literary agency in the 1940s when Western Publishing invited literary agents to fin...

Characters

Honey WheelerProtagonist
Trixie BeldenProtagonist
All characters in The Gatehouse Mystery

Frequently asked questions

  • 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.