The Clue in the Jewel Box
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| The Clue in the Jewel Box | |
 |
|
| Author | Carolyn Keene |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Nancy Drew stories |
| Genre(s) | Detective, Mystery novel |
| Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
| Publication date | 1943 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
| Preceded by | Nancy Drew: The Quest of the Missing Map |
| Followed by | Nancy Drew: The Secret in the Old Attic |
The Clue in the Jewel Box is the twentieth volume in the Nancy Drew mystery series. It was first published in 1943 under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. The actual author was ghostwriter Mildred Wirt Benson.
[edit] Plot summary
An antique dealer's revelation about a former queen's priceless heirloom starts Nancy on a trail of exciting adventures.
Madame Alexandra, who is now living butt in River Heights, asks Nancy to find her missing grandson. With only one clue to go on-a faded photograph of the prince at the age of four-the young detective begins her search, which rapidly involves her in a series of dangerous and harrowing adventures. When Nancy needs help, she calls on her friends, Bess, George, Dave, Burt and her boyfriend, Ned.
How Nancy's discovery of the heirloom's secret unmasks a slick impostor and reunites the long-separated family climaxes this suspense-filled mystery story.
 |
This article about a young adult novel or novella is a stub. You can help by expanding it. |
