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Nancy Drew takes on the challenge of uncovering the culprit behind a series of rare‑book thefts. As clues surface, she navigates danger and must use her detective skills to outwit the thief and recover the stolen volumes.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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