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In "An Instinct for Trouble," Nancy accompanies her boyfriend Ned on a scientific expedition to Yellowstone National Park to study marmots. While the park’s natural beauty captivates them, the mystery deepens when the marmots become the target of a nefarious plot fueled by human greed. Together, Nancy and Ned must navigate danger and crime to protect the animals and bring the culprits to justice.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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