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{{Infobox Book |
{{Infobox Book |
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| name =The Clue of the Broken Blade |
| name =The Clue of the Broken Blade |
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| house_name =[[Franklin W. Dixon]] |
| house_name =[[Franklin W. Dixon]] |
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| − | | ghostwriter =[[Richard Deming]] |
+ | | ghostwriter =[[Richard Deming]] |
| − | | outline =[[ |
+ | | outline =[[Andrew E. Svenson]] |
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| − | | illustrator =[[Rudy Nappi]]<ref>[http://hardyboys.bobfinnan.com/hbt21.htm The Clue of the Broken Blade Major Edition Types] at The Hardy Boys ''Unofficial'' Home Page</ref> |
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| − | | cover_artist =Rudy Nappi |
+ | | cover_artist =Rudy Nappi |
| publisher =[[Grosset & Dunlap]] |
| publisher =[[Grosset & Dunlap]] |
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| − | | producer =[[Stratemeyer Syndicate]] |
+ | | producer =[[Stratemeyer Syndicate]] |
| pub_date =[[1969]] |
| pub_date =[[1969]] |
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| − | | media_type =Hardcover |
+ | | media_type =Hardcover |
| pages =178 |
| pages =178 |
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| isbn =ISBN 0-448-08921-1 |
| isbn =ISBN 0-448-08921-1 |
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| series =''[[The Hardy Boys (Original series)|The Hardy Boys]]'' |
| series =''[[The Hardy Boys (Original series)|The Hardy Boys]]'' |
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| preceded_by =''[[Mystery of the Flying Express (revised text)|Mystery of the Flying Express]]'' |
| preceded_by =''[[Mystery of the Flying Express (revised text)|Mystery of the Flying Express]]'' |
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| − | | followed_by =''[[The Flickering Torch Mystery (revised text)|The Flickering Torch Mystery]]'' |
+ | | followed_by =''[[The Flickering Torch Mystery (revised text)|The Flickering Torch Mystery]]''}} |
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| − | '''''The Clue of the Broken Blade''''' is the 21st book in ''[[The Hardy Boys (Original series)|The Hardy Boys]]'' series. It was first published in [[1942]] by [[Grosset & Dunlap]] and revised and re-published in [[1969]]. |
+ | '''''The Clue of the Broken Blade''''' is the 21st book in ''[[The Hardy Boys (Original series)|The Hardy Boys]]'' series. It was first published in [[1942]] by [[Grosset & Dunlap]] and revised and re-published in [[1969|1970]]. |
==Plot summary== |
==Plot summary== |
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| − | [[Frank Hardy (Original)|Frank]] and [[Joe Hardy (Original)|Joe Hardy]] |
+ | [[Frank Hardy (Original)|Frank]] and [[Joe Hardy (Original)|Joe Hardy]] become involved in an intriguing mystery which revolves around their fencing master, [[Ettore Russo]]. Proof that Russo is the rightful heir to his grandfather's estate hinges on retrieving the guard end of a broken saber lost many years ago in California. |
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+ | The young investigators' quest is complicated by a bank robbery during which some of their father's important records are stolen. Using [[Fenton Hardy (Original)|Mr. Hardy's]] recently purchased scientific device, a sound spectrograph, the boys identify the voiceprints of the leader of the masked robbers. A chase ensues that takes Frank, Joe, and their pal [[Chet Morton (Original)|Chet Morton]] to the grape-growing region of California and involves them in a dangerous game of hide-and-seek with the bank robbery gang, who also are searching from the broken saber. |
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| + | A startling discovery at a movie location leads to the solution of this thrilling, fast-paced mystery. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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===Characters=== |
===Characters=== |
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*[[List of recurring characters|Regulars]] |
*[[List of recurring characters|Regulars]] |
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**[[Frank Hardy (Original)|Frank Hardy]] |
**[[Frank Hardy (Original)|Frank Hardy]] |
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**[[Joe Hardy (Original)|Joe Hardy]] |
**[[Joe Hardy (Original)|Joe Hardy]] |
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**[[Chet Morton (Original)|Chet Morton]] |
**[[Chet Morton (Original)|Chet Morton]] |
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| + | **[[Biff Hooper (Original)|Biff Hooper]] |
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| − | *[[Ettore Russo]] |
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| + | **[[Tony Prito (Original)|Tony Prito]] |
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| − | ===Locations=== |
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| + | **[[Ezra Collig (Original)|Ezra Collig]] |
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| − | *[[Bayport]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 05:16, 3 January 2014
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For the original edition of this book, see The Clue of the Broken Blade (original text). |
The Clue of the Broken Blade is the 21st book in The Hardy Boys series. It was first published in 1942 by Grosset & Dunlap and revised and re-published in 1970.
Plot summary
Frank and Joe Hardy become involved in an intriguing mystery which revolves around their fencing master, Ettore Russo. Proof that Russo is the rightful heir to his grandfather's estate hinges on retrieving the guard end of a broken saber lost many years ago in California.
The young investigators' quest is complicated by a bank robbery during which some of their father's important records are stolen. Using Mr. Hardy's recently purchased scientific device, a sound spectrograph, the boys identify the voiceprints of the leader of the masked robbers. A chase ensues that takes Frank, Joe, and their pal Chet Morton to the grape-growing region of California and involves them in a dangerous game of hide-and-seek with the bank robbery gang, who also are searching from the broken saber.
A startling discovery at a movie location leads to the solution of this thrilling, fast-paced mystery.
Appearances
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