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During the reading of a millionaire’s will, Nancy faces a chilling surprise: the son who vanished five years earlier reappears. Convinced that he is an imposter, she must unravel the mystery before the heirship is decided.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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