The Secret of the Old Clock
The book that launched Nancy Drew in 1930, this first case introduces the sixteen-year-old daughter of lawyer Carson Drew as she looks into the estate of the late Josiah Crowley. A grasping relative, the Topham family, stands to inherit everything, yet several kind and struggling households were quietly promised a share. Nancy becomes convinced that a more recent will exists, and her search leads to an old mantel clock and a run-in with thieves who lock her away to keep her quiet. Resourceful and fearless, she set the template for generations of young detectives who followed. Free PDF and EPUB edition.
About the Author
Carolyn Keene’s iconic series were both produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate. In addition to these, the Keene pen name is also credited with the Nancy Drew spin-off, River Heights, and the Nancy Drew Notebooks. The fascinating history behind Carolyn Keene involves a team of ghostwriters…
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