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An Ocean City Mystery
Ocean City is truly a wonderful place, full of summertime adventure. The beaches, the boardwalk, swimming, surfing, fishing, music, amusements... the possibilities are endless. However in 1941, these pleasures are tempered by the likelihood that the US would soon join World War II.
With their parents employed in the country’s defense, Stacy and Walter are sent to stay in Ocean City with their great-aunt at the majestic Flanders Hotel. It seems like the best place possible for the children to have some semblance of summer fun despite the gathering clouds of conflict. However, the brother and sister find themselves distracted from the wondrous attractions of the seaside resort when they become embroiled in a mystery. Shipwrecks, treasure, Nazi spies, ghosts all factor into their incredible adventure-- as does a girl who would one day become a Hollywood star and European royalty. Join Stacy, Walter and a young Grace Kelly as they traverse clues and dangers by the Jersey seaside.
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This story is suitable for children as young as 10 but will appeal to adults who would enjoy a mystery set in nostalgic Ocean City.
About the Steve Leadley has has been a History teacher in Cape May County for over 30 years. He has written numerous books in the genre of Historical Fiction including a popular mystery series set during the Revolutionary War and Sherlock Holmes novellas. His locally set books Sherlock Holmes in Cape May, A Doo Wop Mystery- A Story in 1960 Wildwood, Pirate Treasure of Cape May and A Victorian Romance in Cape May.
With their parents employed in the country’s defense, Stacy and Walter are sent to stay in Ocean City with their great-aunt at the majestic Flanders Hotel. It seems like the best place possible for the children to have some semblance of summer fun despite the gathering clouds of conflict. However, the brother and sister find themselves distracted from the wondrous attractions of the seaside resort when they become embroiled in a mystery. Shipwrecks, treasure, Nazi spies, ghosts all factor into their incredible adventure-- as does a girl who would one day become a Hollywood star and European royalty. Join Stacy, Walter and a young Grace Kelly as they traverse clues and dangers by the Jersey seaside.
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This story is suitable for children as young as 10 but will appeal to adults who would enjoy a mystery set in nostalgic Ocean City.
About the Steve Leadley has has been a History teacher in Cape May County for over 30 years. He has written numerous books in the genre of Historical Fiction including a popular mystery series set during the Revolutionary War and Sherlock Holmes novellas. His locally set books Sherlock Holmes in Cape May, A Doo Wop Mystery- A Story in 1960 Wildwood, Pirate Treasure of Cape May and A Victorian Romance in Cape May.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 15, 2024
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Steve Leadley
25 books6 followersMost known for his works of Historical Mystery Fiction, Steve Leadley interweaves intricate mysteries into the context of true historical settings and events. Sherlock Holmes and the Circle of Blood, The Veil of Maples and Pines and The Saratoga Deception are a few of his notable works. He has also published three books set in Cape May, which is considered "the nation's oldest seaside resort."
Steve Leadley is a teacher of American History in Cape May, NJ. He has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in History.
Steve Leadley is a teacher of American History in Cape May, NJ. He has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in History.
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September 23, 2024
Great nostalgia for anyone who has ever vacationed in Ocean City! The mystery makes this a page-turned and the inclusion of Grace Kelly and her family is awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and plan on reading the author’s books set in Wildwood and Cape May. :)
May 12, 2024
Wonderful read!
It captured the essence of childhood and the adventures you had with your best friends.With a clever mystery thrown in for good measure.
It captured the essence of childhood and the adventures you had with your best friends.With a clever mystery thrown in for good measure.
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