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The Curio Club and the Talking Portrait
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9789998760202
Publisher: Hen Street Publishing
Published: Dec 11 2025
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.49
Height: 0.43 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When a voice whispers Protect the child from a painting inside Luxembourg's Vianden Castle, most kids would run. The Curio Club grabs their notebooks. Meet Harlowe (the strategist), Jack (the inventor with his trusty gadget, Gerald the Great), Sofia (the sharp-eyed artist), and Milka (their loyal German Shepherd). They're siblings, explorers, and Luxembourg's most determined young detective team.
The voice belongs to Amalia von Kranzburg, a resistance fighter who vanished in 1944. She left behind a trail of clues. Invisible ink, coded ledgers, and secret tunnels. Each one points to a truth someone has been trying to bury for eighty years.
But the Curio Club isn't alone. A shadowy figure is tracking their every move through the winding streets of Luxembourg. Framed for crimes they didn't commit and chased through ancient fortress walls, the siblings must use every ounce of courage to crack the final code.
Can they uncover the truth before the past is erased forever?
The Curio Club and the Talking Portrait is a fast-paced middle-grade mystery with adventure, puzzles, and historical intrigue. Perfect for fans of The Hardy Boys and City Spies.
Based on True History: Inspired by real events, this story shines a light on the Luxembourg Resistance.
- Explore real locations. Set in and around Vianden Castle and Belval.
- Discover real history. Learn about the War of Pins, secret BBC broadcasts, and the courage of resistance fighters.
- Extras for families and classrooms. Includes an Author's Note and a Teacher's Guide with discussion questions.
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