The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler; Or, Working for the Custom House

"The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler; Or, Working for the Custom House" by Francis Worcester Doughty is a captivating detective story where the famous Old King Brady and Young King Brady find themselves in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse at the New York Custom House, tasked with dismantling a clever smuggling ring dealing in precious stones. Facing off against the cunning Paul La Croix and his daughter Clara, who's caught up in her father's illicit activities, the Bradys must use all their detective skills to unravel the operation, even as they navigate rivalries and unexpected turns within the Custom House itself; the story promises a thrilling adventure filled with intrigue, deception, and the constant threat of being outsmarted by their wily opponents.