![]() ![]() Nancy is called home to investigate a break-in of her own bedroom, and discovers by surprise someone is wearing some of her own distinctive clothing and charging luxury items on her account at local department stores. Waitresses leave the restaurant business based upon their fear. Lilac Inn, in full bloom, is being "haunted" by a mysterious glowing woman in a flowing gown with brunette hair. The story still revolves around Emily Willoughby's (name changed from Crandell) jewels, only this time, Nancy and her friend Helen travel to the historic inn and resort owned by Emily and her fiance, Dick, which will serve as their livelihood after marriage. ![]() In the end, Nancy captures the jewel thief, exonerates the guardian, and returns her orphaned friend's fortune to her. Nancy is bound and gagged and left aboard the gang's sinking cabin cruiser to die, but is rescued by the river patrol. She then tracks Mary Mason to a gang, which includes Mary's brother, Bud. Nancy uncovers the thief, Mary Mason, one of the applicants for the position of a maid. In the meantime, Nancy must hire a temporary maid in the absence of Mrs. Emily's aunt and guardian, Hazel Willoughby, unwisely removes them from a safe deposit box and carries them with her while lunching at Lilac Inn, only to have her handbag stolen while the diners are distracted. ![]() ![]() The story involves Nancy Drew helping her friend Emily Crandall find out who stole her heirloom jewels. ![]()
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