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In "The Witch Tree Symbol," Nancy Drew encounters an odd hex sign that leads her into the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch land. Pursuing a thief who will employ any means to silence her, Nancy navigates the region’s culture while uncovering a plot tied to the local community.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson
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