Saboteurs on the River

"Saboteurs on the River" by Mildred A. Wirt is a captivating mystery novel set in the early 1940s, featuring the spirited young Penny Parker and her loyal friend Louise Sidell, who suddenly find themselves caught up in a dangerous plot of sabotage near their town’s river. Blending humor with thrilling suspense, the book follows Penny’s determined quest to uncover the truth behind a series of destructive incidents, including the bombing of a vital bridge. The story kicks off with Penny and Louise enjoying a nighttime sail that dramatically shifts to when they capsize their boat while trying to grab a strange bottle, an incident that plunges them into the heart of the mystery; saved from the river, the girls learn of a saboteur in the area. They become intrigued to find answers which encourages their immediate investigation; a mysterious character known as Old Noah and his peculiar flood preparations adds an extra layer of intrigue as Penny races to solve the puzzle.