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The Alden siblings help manage Jerry Taylor’s general store, and during their chores they become intrigued by a mysterious female employee named Nancy. As they investigate her background and motives, clues lead them into the heart of a quiet town’s hidden dramas, deepening their sense of curiosity and friendship.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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