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When strange tapping sounds begin echoing through the quiet halls of a retired actress’s residence, Nancy Drew’s sleuthing instincts kick into high gear. With keen observation and razor‑sharp deductive skill, she follows the auditory trail, piecing together clues that point to a hidden mystery shrouded within the house’s walls. As Nancy delves deeper, she must confront unforeseen twists and protect those involved before the secret is revealed.
First publish date: 1939
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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