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When Nancy's father is abducted in the heart of New York City, she realizes that her investigative prowess may be the only thing that keeps him alive. Faced with danger and deception, Nancy uses her wits, determination, and the classic Nancy Drew tenacity to follow clues through the bustling streets and shadowed corners of the city. With each twist, her bond to her family deepens, and she proves that courage and cleverness can overcome even the most daring foes.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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