Three young detectives travel abroad to solve a mystery involving a silver spider and a political plot that endangers the life of a young prince.
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Jan 22, 2010
Kevin
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Not one of the better Three Investigators books. The boys spend much of this book in a foreign country, and they don't actually solve much of a mystery. The "bad guy" is known from the beginning; there's one question to be resolved and its answer is obvious, and the solution at the climax of the book was entirely predictable. In addition, the boys don't really do much on their own initiative, instead running about as other people or circumstances dictate. I love the Three Investiga
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Nov 06, 2009
Davetoe
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Looking for a dose of nostalgia while I work on my own mystery. This book is good for what it is... white boys adventure tales during America's second Gilded Age.
Mar 07, 2009
# 1 fav, edge-of-seat thriller, suspense, exciting & a web of intrigue, just like a movie. BFF w/ Varanian Prince.
Jan 29, 2012
Mark
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Following a near accident, the boys are invited to the principality of Varania, to help Prince Djaro discover the location of the fabled Silver Spider, which has been stolen. Bert Young, a secret service agent, also recruits them as it’s feared the Price Regent is plotting to overthrow Djaro and make Varania a crooks paradise. Told at breakneck pace, this has high adventure, mystery, daring escapes, a couple of bumps on the head for Bob and a thrilling climax. Superb stuff.
Aug 13, 2008
Lance
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One of the Prince's ancestor's had to go in hiding and when some "good" people hid him, a certain type of spider spun a web over the opening immediately afterwards. As a result, when soldiers searched the place, they saw the spiderweb and didn't bother to search the little hidey-hole. The spider was revered by the royal family ever since, making a silver replica of the spider that saved the dynasty. Now, Jupe must figure out who stole it and why.
Jul 02, 2011
Ryan
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Someone tried to sell me on the superiority of The Hardy Boys recently, but I told them where they could stick that bovine secretion. The only formulaic, hack-written, kid detective schlock I love is The Three investigators.
Aug 18, 2007
Irwan
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One of my favourite in the series which involve a piece of jewellery (the silver spider) most treasured by a fictional country in Europe, Varania. Exciting plot.
Nov 14, 2008
Charles
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I loved this series when I was a kid and read every one our library had, which wasn't many. This was one of the best. This was my "Hardy Boys."
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