A Hundred Thousand Dragons (2010)
“‘So what we’re saying is that somewhere, somehow, hidden in this book are the directions to a fortune?’ said Rackham. He sat down, shaking his head slowly. ‘How come Professor Bruce missed it?’ he demanded.
‘He doesn’t know what we know,’ said Jack. ‘After all, we know – or I’m as certain as I can be of anything – that Von Erlangen stole the gold convoy and hid it in the desert.’ He ran his hand round his chin thoughtfully. ‘Why’s he writing a coded message? He must know where the gold is.’ ‘Pe...rhaps he was afraid of forgetting it?’ said Isabelle doubtfully. ‘Maybe he painted the pictures to remind himself where it was.’ Arthur clicked his tongue. ‘I can’t say I’m convinced.’ Isabelle wriggled in dissatisfaction. ‘Neither am I, but it’s the only reason I can think of.’ ‘Miss Kirsch,’ said Rackham suddenly. ‘Miss Kirsch who might be Freya Von Erlangen. I bet he painted the book for her. He was very ill in prison. He was nearly a goner.MoreLess
‘He doesn’t know what we know,’ said Jack. ‘After all, we know – or I’m as certain as I can be of anything – that Von Erlangen stole the gold convoy and hid it in the desert.’ He ran his hand round his chin thoughtfully. ‘Why’s he writing a coded message? He must know where the gold is.’ ‘Pe...rhaps he was afraid of forgetting it?’ said Isabelle doubtfully. ‘Maybe he painted the pictures to remind himself where it was.’ Arthur clicked his tongue. ‘I can’t say I’m convinced.’ Isabelle wriggled in dissatisfaction. ‘Neither am I, but it’s the only reason I can think of.’ ‘Miss Kirsch,’ said Rackham suddenly. ‘Miss Kirsch who might be Freya Von Erlangen. I bet he painted the book for her. He was very ill in prison. He was nearly a goner.MoreLess
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