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Book Synopsis: The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People—the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands—fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls... But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. And they remained hidden until now...
Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels in 1982 dollars, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full-color paintings and verses of THE SECRET. Are you smart enough?
THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Since 1982, only three of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum, and the third was found in Boston in 2019 by a father and his two children.
Preiss was killed in an auto accident in the summer of 2005, but the hunt for his casques continues.
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Unlock the mystery and excitement of buried treasures with The Secret: A Treasure Hunt. Immerse yourself in a captivating tale that spans three centuries, as you join the quest for the twelve mythical and spellbinding jewels hidden across North America. These precious jewels, worth over ten-thousand dollars in 1982, are waiting to be discovered by those cunning and clever enough to decipher the clues. Are you up for the challenge?
Step into the shoes of the Fair People as they fled the Old World and sought refuge in the New, leaving behind their priceless treasures. The key to unraveling the whereabouts of each jewel lies within twelve stunningly illustrated paintings and accompanying verses. Pulling together the pieces of this enigma will lead you to the ultimate prize—an adventure like no other!
Be one of the chosen few to embark on this treasure hunt that has left explorers and thrill-seekers captivated for decades. Join the ranks of those who have discovered the hidden casques, each revealing a small key that unlocks a jewel of unrivaled beauty.
With only three casques recovered since its publication in 1982, the excitement and suspense of finding these hidden treasures continue to enthrall adventurers worldwide. The lure of the unseen, the thrill of putting together the puzzle, and the exhilaration of finally standing amidst the triumphant few who have unearthed these extraordinary jewels—the legacy of The Secret: A Treasure Hunt awaits you.
If you have a passion for riddles, a love for enigmas, and an insatiable thirst for adventure, now is your chance to step into the world of the Fair People. Begin your epic journey by solving the clues, matching the paintings to the verses, and unearthing the secrets that will guide you to the treasures. Don't miss out on your opportunity to write your name in the annals of treasure hunting history. Are you ready to discover The Secret: A Treasure Hunt?
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