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In this title, Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson brings Nancy Drew to a 1930s setting where the era’s economic hardships shape the investigation. Young heroine Nancy tackles a puzzling crime, weaving her keen instincts and methodical sleuthing with the era’s unique challenges. The story blends classic mystery tropes with the period atmosphere of the Great Depression, offering a fresh lens on both Nancy Drew’s adventures and the historical context.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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