A Bea Bellerose Mystery The Lost Jewels of Room 713

Bea and her cousin Cline tackle another cryptic mysterythis time in the streets of New York Citywhen Aunt Juliette is accused of a jewel theft in this delightful (School Library Journal) installment in the Bea Bellerose Mystery middle grade series thats perfect for fans of The Swifts and The Misfits. Its springtime in New York, and Bea cant wait for her cousin Cline and Aunt Juliette to visit. The girls are looking forward to a fun week of sightseeing, while Aunt Juliette is there to write a profile on a famous French actress, Eva, whos starring in a stage adaptation of Agatha Christies The Mystery of the Blue Train. But when the priceless diamond necklace Eva plans to wear on opening night is stolen from her hotel suiteand Aunt Juliette is accused of the theftBea and Cline find themselves once again at the center of a mystery. With help from the hotel owners son, the two girls embark on a scavenger hunt across the city, following clues left by an anonymous helper. But can Bea and Cline trust this person to have their best interests at heartand can they find the evidence to clear Aunt Juliettes name before her fast-approaching court date?