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At the eerie Hunt mansion, Herculeah has been reading aloud to Lionus Hunt, an elderly stroke victim who can only communicate by blinking his eyes once for yes, twice for no. Mr. Hunt seems to be telling Herculeah something, but his gruff nurse wont allow her to ask him questions. What is Mr. Hunt trying to say? Is it about a murder that took place years ago in the mansions black tower? And who is the strange old lady who also lives in the mansion? Herculeahs friend Meat thinks shes asking for trouble, but Herculeah wont quit until she gets to the bottom of this mystery.,
About the Author
Betsy Byars is a Newbery Medal winner and a National Book Award winner. Her books have appeared on the best books lists of the American Library Association, School Library Journal, and American Bookseller, among others.
