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Description edit
When Nancy Drew and her friend visit Lilac Inn, mysterious events occur that seem to indicate that Nancy's presence is unwanted there and the Inn may be haunted. After her friend's diamond jewelry is stolen, Nancy must try to solve the mysteries and recover the jewels.
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Summary edit
Teenage detective Nancy Drew finds herself in danger when she sets out to track a jewel thief.
Characters/People edit
- Nancy Drew: A young, attractive amateur detective who loves to solve mysteries with her best friends Bess, George, and Ned.
- Carson Drew: Nancy's father (a widower)
- Hannah Gruen: Housekeeper for the Drew's
- Bess Marvin: One of Nancy's best friends
- George Fayne: One of Nancy's best friends
- Ned Nickerson: Nancy's boyfriend
- John Mcbride: Add a description of this character.
- Helen
- Emily Willoughby
- Bud
- Maud Potter
- Dick
- Mr. Daly
- Jean Holmes
- Mary Mason
- Hazel
- Gil
- Frank
- Chief Mcginnis
- Hank
- Burk
- Lillie Merriweather
- Mrs. Stonewell
- Carl Bard
- Simon
- Mr. Goldsmith
- Moreau
- Mrs. Reilly
- Brice
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
"Nancy Drew! How did you and Helen paddle that canoe up here so fast from River Heights?" cried Doris Drake in astonishment.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter
I MYSTERIOUS CANOE MISHAP
II STRANGE HAPPENINGS
III A STOLEN CHARGE PLATE
IV ADDRESS UNKNOWN
V BLACKOUT!
VI UNCANNY RECOVERIES
VII A DIVER IN PERIL
VII A HOAX REVEALED
IX THE SEARCH
X "BLUE PIPES"
XI A TIP FOM A WAITRESS
XII A DARING PLAN
XIII THE GAURD'S MISTAKE
XIV EARTHQUAKE SCARE
XV THE UNDERWATER RESCUE
XVI A LETTER
XVII THE NET TIGHTENS
XVIII A SUBMARINE PRISONER
XIX NO ESCAPE!
XX NANCY'S CITATION
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 176 in Nancy Drew Mystery Stories. (standard series)
Preceded by The Bungalow Mystery, and followed by The Secret of Shadow Ranch.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Carolyn Keene (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1930
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 200
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1930
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 200
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › Series › Mystery & Detective › Nancy Drew › Nancy Drew Mysteries
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Mysteries, Espionage, & Detectives
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Girls & Women › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( K ) › Keene, Carolyn
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
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