The Trail of the Green Doll: A Judy Bolton Mystery

"The Trail of the Green Doll" by Margaret Sutton is a mystery novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Judy Bolton, who recently inherited a farmhouse that she plans to turn into a tourist home. As she begins this new endeavor, strange occurrences unfold, including a suspicious visit from three men and an urgent warning seemingly coming from the trees, setting the stage for Judy's pursuit of suspenseful mysteries. The opening of the story introduces Judy and her friend Honey as they prepare to welcome tourists to Judy's inherited farmhouse. Their excitement, however, quickly turns to apprehension when three men arrive, showing unwarranted interest in the house. As Judy and Honey learn more about these visitors and a potential robbery connected to them, they encounter two lost children, Paul and Penny Riker, whose mother’s pocketbook has been stolen. The children hold key information that links back to a green doll and the mysteries surrounding it, compelling Judy to unravel the threads that connect all these puzzling events.