The Secret of the Old Clock
A thrilling detective story that begins with a mysterious will and leads to unexpected discoveries.
Nancy Drew is drawn into her first major case when she learns about a puzzling inheritance involving a missing fortune and a hidden connection to an old family clock. What seems like a simple legal matter quickly turns into a complex mystery filled with secrets, suspicious behavior, and hidden motives.
As Nancy investigates further, she follows a trail of clues that leads her through quiet towns, unexpected encounters, and puzzling contradictions. With her sharp intelligence, courage, and determination, she begins to uncover the truth behind the mystery step by step.
This engaging story introduces readers to Nancy Drew's world of detective work, combining suspense, problem-solving, and adventure in a fast-paced narrative. It remains a beloved classic in children's mystery literature.
Written under the name Carolyn Keene, this novel is the first in the iconic Nancy Drew series and continues to be enjoyed by generations of mystery lovers.
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- Pages
- 192
- First published
- May 1, 1930
- Language
- English
- Edition
- Ebook
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Finished September 25, 2014 · Read 2 times
✔ The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Series, Book 1) by Carolyn Keene 5★♥ Reread this book in September. I read this before my teens, so I didn't expect much. Took me a few days as I was idly reading it a few hours here and there between that chaotic month I had. It was written in the 1930's and I definitely noticed the difference between the terminology and behaviors from then compared to now. There was one part that almost had me thinking that Nancy was a lesbian... "Nancy was attracted to both girls and responded to their friendly welcome." Nancy's response after meeting two girls her age. It's like my response with rewatching the original Annie. A "Daddy Warbucks" today, wanting to borrow an orphan for a week would be seen as a pediphile. But that's just how things were back then I guess. And I know this was intended for a young audience, but 18 year old Nancy sure had it easy. And everyone seemed to want to spill their life-story to her after just barely meeting Nancy. And yes, the very beginning it says that she was 18 years old. My mom, who says that she recalls reading all the books available to her in the series, thought that she was younger. But no. Anyhow, this was a good read. Nice suspense and mystery to it. When I'm in the mood for a quick read, maybe I'll read one with both Nancy and the Hardy Boys. I remember liking those more.
Finished June 26, 2023