She’s smart, fearless, and always one step ahead of the mystery. An enduring symbol of wit, courage, and girl power for generations, teenage amateur sleuth Nancy Drew makes her iconic debut in Book no. 1 of this legendary series. When a missing will could change the fortunes of the kind Turner family, Nancy races against time to uncover clues and outsmart the scheming Topham family. Originally published by Grosset & Dunlap in the 1930s, this captivating mystery, written under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, continues to fascinate millions of readers.
Nancy Drew Mysteries book 1: The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene was republished May 19, 2026. Dover Publications provided a galley for review.
This is a fascimille edition of the original 1930's publication with an all-new cover. It is a solid tale that has endured ninety years that reminds me of readings from my own youth which inspired me to write myself. I have always had a fondness for the character of Nancy Drew, whether it be in books like this one or TV shows (both the one from the 70’s and the recent 2019-2020 one). This is a smartly written book that did not talk down to its target audience.
Good to see Dover Publications bringing this classic series back for a new generation. Tim Foley's cover is very pleasing in colors and composition. It has a very nice vibe to it.
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