Mystery Across the Border (The Barbara Ann Mystery Series Book 3)

vi, [2], 242, [6] pp. 8vo. Black-and-white frontispiece. Third in the Barbara Ann Mystery series. "Barbara Ann, her best friend, Beverly, and Barbara Ann's family travel by car to Mexico. Also traveling to Mexico are Bob Allen and his friends in Bob's car, Susabella. During their journey, the travelers meet Jonathan Stedman, an oil magnate on his way to Mexico on business. Mr. Stedman takes a liking to Barbara Ann and invites the travelers to visit him at his second home in Mexico. Barbara Ann learns that Mr. Stedman is a lonely man whose daughter is dead. Mr. Stedman was raising his granddaughter when she disappeared at the age of three. The girl is believed to have drowned in the ocean, but since her body has not been found, Mr. Stedman clings to the hope that his beloved granddaughter, Barbara, will someday be found. In the meantime, Barbara Ann observes the suspicious behavior of Mr. Stedman's nephew and wonders what the man is hiding. Barbara Ann and her friends enjoy touring the Aztec ruins but also experience their share of harrowing adventures. Before the end of their vacation, the young people help discover the true story of what happened to Mr. Stedman's niece and return home with many great memories of their Mexican trip."