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When the Crandall family jewels are stolen from the Lilac Inn, Nancy Drew is on the case! With multiple suspects, Nancy follows the clues which lead her to a world of lies, suspense and danger. A perilous and life-threatening boat ride almost defeats Nancy, as there are those who will stop at nothing to prevent Nancy from solving the mystery. This is the fourth book of the series, and is the last Nancy Drew Mystery Story to be written by Mildred Wirt Benson under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. Subsequent authors continued to use Carolyn Keene as a pseudonym for each book in the series. - Summary...

PENNY PARKER is a teen-aged sleuth and amateur reporter with an uncanny knack for solving unusual, sometimes bizarre mysteries. The only daughter of widower Anthony Parker, publisher of the "Riverview Star," Penny is self-sufficient, outspoken, and extraordinarily tenacious. Penny was the creation of Mildred A. Wirt, who was also the author of the original Nancy Drew series (under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene). Wirt once said, " 'I always thought Penny Parker was a better Nancy Drew than Nancy is." In THE GHOST BEYOND THE GATE, Penny's father mysteriously disappears in the wake of an accient. ...

In the second book of the series, Nancy Drew comes to the aid of elderly sisters Rosemary and Floretta Turnbull to uncover the cause of strange hauntings in their old country mansion. In the process, Nancy discovers a hidden staircase which leads her to the heart of the mystery. Will Nancy's midnight adventure reveal the secret of the hidden staircase? The Hidden Staircase was written by Mildred Wirt Benson writing under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

In the third book of the series, Nancy Drew comes to the aid of new friend Laura Pendleton. As Laura, whose mother recently died, meets her new guardian, suspicious behavior leads Nancy on a path of dangerous twists and turns, as she tries to uncover the truth about Laura's inheritance. Nancy's perseverance prevails as she solves the mystery and saves a life. The Bungalow Mystery was written by Mildred Wirt Benson under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

In the first book of the series, intrepid teenage sleuth, Nancy Drew, searches for the true will of the late Josiah Crowley, a wealthy businessman from Nancy's hometown of River Heights. In an effort to help Josiah's impoverished relatives, Nancy risks her own safety to track the clues that will solve the mystery. The Secret of the Old Clock was written by Mildred Wirt Benson using the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. - Summary by Louise Jaeschke

This 2-pack contains the first two Nancy Drew books, gathered into one volume!

Mystery is in full bloom at the Lilac Inn! When Nancy Drew visits the Lilac Inn, she’s caught up in more than just the charm of the place. Emily Crandall is about to celebrate her 18th birthday and inherit a fortune in jewelry—but someone has other plans.

Nancy climbs straight into another mystery! Nancy Drew is on the case again—and this mystery is more dangerous than ever! When she's asked to investigate a series of strange hauntings at an old mansion, Nancy leaps into action. Shadows move, unseen music plays, and jewelry vanishes without a trace! As Nancy begins to uncover the truth, disaster strikes—her father, the famous lawyer Carson Drew, is kidnapped! Now Nancy must race against time to find her father and expose the greedy culprit behind the eerie mansion’s secrets.

This 3-pack collection contains the first three Nancy Drew books, gathered into one volume!

This collection contains the 1930 versions of first four Nancy Drew audiobooks, gathered into one volume!

Nancy Drew won't bungle this case! After surviving a fierce storm on Moon Lake, Nancy Drew meets a frightened girl named Laura Pendleton, who begs for her help. Laura’s new guardian, Jacob Aborn, is a cruel, greedy man with a secret agenda. He keeps her locked up inside a remote bungalow, where nobody can interfere with his plans. As Nancy investigates, she discovers the shocking truth behind the criminal’s scheme. Before she can get the police, the villain catches her and leaves her trapped!

Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock is the timeless mystery that launched one of the most beloved detective series in history. Originally published in 1930 by Mildred Benson under the pen name Carolyn Keene, this classic tale introduces listeners to Nancy Drew, the sharp-witted, independent teenage detective who captivated generations of readers.

A missing will. A family fortune. A fearless girl detective. When wealthy Josiah Crowley passes away, his will unexpectedly leaves his fortune to the greedy Topham family. There are rumors of a second will that was hidden somewhere, and 16-year-old Nancy Drew is not one to let a mystery go unsolved. Armed with sharp instincts, quick wit, and an unshakable sense of justice, Nancy dives headfirst into a daring investigation to uncover the truth.

When Nancy Drew visits the Lilac Inn, she’s caught up in more than just the charm of the place. Emily Crandall is about to celebrate her 18th birthday and inherit a fortune in jewelry—but someone has other plans. After a shocking robbery at the inn, Emily’s guardian, Jane Willoughby, becomes the prime suspect. As Nancy digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets and deception that leads her to a suspicious maid named Mary Mason.

This 2-pack collection contains the Nancy Drew Books 3 and 4, gathered into one volume!

After surviving a fierce storm on Moon Lake, Nancy Drew meets a frightened girl named Laura Pendleton, who begs for her help. Laura’s new guardian, Jacob Aborn, is a cruel, greedy man with a secret agenda. He keeps her locked up inside a remote bungalow, where nobody can interfere with his plans. As Nancy investigates, she discovers the shocking truth behind the criminal’s scheme. Before she can get the police, the villain catches her and leaves her trapped! Can Nancy escape from the bungalow and catch up to the criminal before he escapes with Laura’s inheritance?

Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock is the iconic mystery that launched one of the most beloved detective series in history. Originally written by Mildred Benson under the pen name Carolyn Keene, this unforgettable story introduces listeners to Nancy Drew, the clever, independent teenage sleuth who has captivated generations.

When she's asked to investigate a series of strange hauntings at an old mansion, Nancy leaps into action. Shadows move, unseen music plays, and jewelry vanishes without a trace! As Nancy begins to uncover the truth, disaster strikes—her father, the famous lawyer Carson Drew, is kidnapped!

Nancy climbs straight into another mystery! Nancy Drew is on the case again—and this mystery is more dangerous than ever! When she's asked to investigate a series of strange hauntings at an old mansion, Nancy leaps into action. Shadows move, unseen music plays, and jewelry vanishes without a trace! As Nancy begins to uncover the truth, disaster strikes—her father, the famous lawyer Carson Drew, is kidnapped! Now Nancy must race against time to find her father and expose the greedy culprit behind the eerie mansion’s secrets.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Late one night, amateur sleuth Peggy Parker and her friend see an unexplained light and hear a terrifying scream from an abandoned old monastery outside of town. Upon further investigation, they discover that the building is not abandoned after all but is the home of a mysterious cult! Join Peggy on multiple adventures while she works to solve the mystery of the “Cry at Midnight.”