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In this fast‑paced mystery, Nancy Drew has only four days to catch a slick con artist who is swapping contracts with a local painter. Using her keen detective skills, Nancy must uncover the scheme before the illusion is undone.
The book showcases the classic elements of children’s detective fiction: a clever heroine, a simple but cunning plot, and a quick, satisfying resolution. It is a concise entry in the long-running Nancy Drew series, illustrated by the light‑hearted tone typical of Mildred Wirt Benson’s work.
Readers will enjoy the brisk narrative and the glimpse into Nancy’s investigative process as she unravels the mystery and restores order to the town’s contracts.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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