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This extraordinary true tale follows the disappearance of more than 20 million dollars worth of precious diamonds during World War II. In 1942, as the Japanese army advanced on Java, two wealthy businessmen entrusted a Russian aviator, Captain Ivan Smirnoff, with a small, mysteriouslyunmarked package, to be delivered to a businessman in Sydney. The plane was attacked during a Japanese air raid and under heavy fire, but Smirnoff miraculously landed the badly damaged plane on an isolated beach on Java's far northwest coast. A few weeks later, Jack Palmer stumbled across the lost packagecontaining precious diamondsamong the plane's wreckage. Nicknamed "Diamond Jack," Palmer and two others were charged with theft of the diamonds. This true adventure follows the diamonds as they are lost, found, and lost again.
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- Q: What is the main story of 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery'? A: 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery' is a true story about the disappearance of over 20 million dollars worth of diamonds during World War II, detailing the events surrounding Captain Ivan Smirnoff and the subsequent discovery of the diamonds by Jack Palmer.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery' is Juliet Wills.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on June 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery' is available in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in paperback.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery' falls under the category of Australia & New Zealand.
- Q: Is there any additional information about the features of the book? A: There are no specific features listed for 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery'.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'The Diamond Dakota Mystery' can be used for educational purposes, particularly in history or literature studies related to World War II.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of the book? A: Readers can expect a compelling narrative style that combines adventure and true historical events, making it engaging for both history enthusiasts and casual readers.