THE MYSTERY OF BURNT HILL

by Keith Robertson ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 22, 1952

Master story teller Robertson (his latest- The Lonesome Sorrel) weaves a mystery with a different twist in his characteristically easy, smooth-flowing narrative style. Antiques and rare books come unexpectedly into the life of Neil Carson, just out of his first year of highschool, and landed with an American History theme to write during the summer because of low grades in the subject. On a fishing trip in their New Jersey countryside, he and his friend Swede Larsen, come across an old lady Miss Clara Hankin of Burnt Hill whose ancestors and run-down house date back to revolutionary days. She offers them an old desk that belonged to her Uncle Rufus, a smuggler, and in the process of getting it refinished by an excellent but too crafty cabinet maker back in town, some rare books are found, stolen and recovered in a wild goosechase that results in the renovation of Miss Clara's estate and a good history theme for Neil. The most important book is a gift copy of Benjamin Franklin's from its author to his friend George Washington. The scholarly angle to rough and tumble boy adventures make this a treat.

Pub Date: Sept. 22, 1952

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Viking

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1952

Categories: FICTION