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Nancy Drew is drawn into a twin enigma that blends the supernatural with crime. A supposedly haunted bridge hides more than rattling spirits; it is also the scene of a series of jewel thefts. As she investigates, Nancy must navigate spooky apparitions and clever smugglers, using her wit to outsmart the criminals and uncover the truth behind the eerie structure.
First publish date: 1937
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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