Nancy Drew 09: the Sign of the Twisted Candles - Hardcover

Keene, Carolyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0448095092 ISBN 13: 9780448095097

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S., 1959

Synopsis

Another exciting mystery begins for the young detective when her friends Bess and George ask her to investigate a rumor that their wealthy great-granduncle, Asa Sidney, is virtually a prisoner in his own mansion. But solving the mystery and befriending Carol Wipple, the sixteen-year-old foster daughter of the caretakers of the old mansion, nearly costs Nancy the friendship of Bess and George. It takes all of Nancy's sleuthing ability as well as diplomacy to save it.Nancy braves one danger after another to bring to justice the swindlers who are stealing Asa Sidney's fortune. With only the sign of the twisted candles to guide her, Nancy uncovers hidden treasure and an amazing letter that ends a family feud and brings unexpected happiness to Carol.

About this title

About the Author:

Carolyn Keene is a pen name used by a variety of authors for the classic Nancy Drew Mystery series. The first author to use the pseudonym was Mildred Wirt Benson, who wrote 23 of the original 30 books. Other writers who have adapted the "Carolyn Keene" moniker include Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Walter Karig, and Nancy Axelrod.

Synopsis:

This book is one of a series of stories featuring the teenage detective, Nancy Drew. In this particular adventure Nancy and Bess end up in a hurricane - with dust and leaves swirling around the car. As Nancy jams on the breaks, a tree falls with a thundering crash across the road.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1959
• ISBN 10: 0448095092
• ISBN 13: 9780448095097
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192