The Mystery at the Ski Jump
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The Mystery at the Ski Jump | |
Author | Carolyn Keene |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | Nancy Drew stories |
Genre(s) | Detective, Mystery novel |
Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap |
Publication date | 1952 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
ISBN | NA |
Preceded by | Nancy Drew: The Clue of the Black Keys |
Followed by | Nancy Drew: The Clue of the Velvet Mask |
The Mystery at the Ski Jump is the twenty-ninth volume in the Nancy Drew mystery series. It was first published in 1952 under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. The actual author was ghostwriter Alma Sasse.
[edit] Plot summary
When Nancy learns that the Drews' housekeeper has been duped by an elegantly dressed woman into buying a stolen fur piece, the young detective starts a search for the clever swindler. To Nancy's astonishment, she discovers that the woman is using the name Nancy Drew. The dishonest acts of the imposter point the finger of suspicion at Nancy herself and result in her being questioned by the police.
Nancy's determination to capture the elusive, dangerous Mitzi Channing takes her to Northern New York State and Canada. At a gala winter event, Nancy is shocked to hear her name announced as a figure skating champion about to perform.How Nancy meets this situation and turns on Mitzi Channing and her fellow thieves makes another thrilling Carolyn Keene mystery.