The Mystery of the Deserted Village
Contents
| Page | |
| Chapter 1 | 1 |
| Chapter 2 | 15 |
| Chapter 3 | 23 |
| Chapter 4 | 30 |
| Chapter 5 | 38 |
| Chapter 6 | 50 |
| Chapter 7 | 57 |
| Chapter 8 | 65 |
| Chapter 9 | 72 |
| Chapter 10 | 79 |
| Chapter 11 | 87 |
| Chapter 12 | 96 |
| Chapter 13 | 104 |
| Chapter 14 | 113 |
| Chapter 15 | 121 |
| Chapter 16 | 130 |
| Chapter 17 | 138 |
| Chapter 18 | 148 |
The Mystery of the
Deserted Village
by
Elbert M. Hoppenstedt
Franklin Watts, Inc.
575 Lexington Avenue · New York 22
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 60-11186
© 1960 by Franklin Watts, Inc.
Printed in the United States of America
FIRST PRINTING
For Richard
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The Mystery of the Deserted Village
Chapter 1
Ronnie was in the hayloft sliding down the piles of newly-stackedhay when he heard the car drive up into the yard and come to a stop.Spitting a mouthful of hayseeds from his lips and tongue, he ran overto the open doors and peered down into the yard.
The car was shiny and new, a big black sedan with white-walled tires. Aman in a business suit carrying a briefcase cli