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4-6History Mysteries series.
Following the confusion of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Clara finds a baby left on the doorstep of her family's boardinghouse. She eventually learns that the baby has been kidnapped and struggles to return her to her parents. Despite some underdeveloped characters, the satisfying plot moves quickly. Archival photos and historical information are appended.