
CHAPTER 1 TROUBLE AFLOAT
CHAPTER 2 FRONT PAGE NEWS
CHAPTER 3 STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER
CHAPTER 4 AN UNWARRANTED ATTACK
CHAPTER 5 HELD ON SUSPICION
CHAPTER 6 OLD NOAH
CHAPTER 7 ARK OF THE MUD FLATS
CHAPTER 8 THE GREEN PARROT
CHAPTER 9 A JOB FOR MR. OAKS
CHAPTER 10 SALVAGE AND SABOTEURS
A moonlit river becomes the backdrop for a night of teenage daring as Penny Parker and her lanky friend Louise Sidell slip away from the dock in a modest sailboat. Their banter about school, chores and the local boat‑yard’s quirks feels intimate, while the gentle breezes and twinkling lights along the riverbank paint a nostalgic picture of small‑town summer freedom. When a dark, unlit motorboat suddenly cuts across their path, the girls’ easy sailing turns into a pulse‑quickening mystery.
Penny’s keen eye spots a strange object bobbing ahead—a clue that hints at something more than a simple night out. As the girls navigate the river’s twists and the unseen danger lurking in the shadows, listeners are drawn into a world where friendship, youthful bravado, and silent secrets collide. The story promises a blend of atmospheric adventure and a gentle unraveling of intrigue, perfect for anyone who loves a good mystery set against a breezy, nostalgic backdrop.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (228K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Brenda Lewis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-01-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1905–2002
A pioneering journalist and children's writer, she helped shape the bold, independent spirit that made Nancy Drew a favorite for generations. Writing under several names, she produced mysteries and adventures that kept young readers turning pages for decades.
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