
CHAPTER 1 Racing the Storm
CHAPTER II A Desperate Struggle
CHAPTER III A New Friend
CHAPTER IV A Visitor
CHAPTER V Laura’s Guardian
CHAPTER VI Homeward Bound
CHAPTER VII A Close Call
CHAPTER VIII Laura’s Story
CHAPTER IX Nancy’s Plan
CHAPTER X The Mysterious Bungalow
Nancy Drew and her friend Helen Corning set out for a carefree motorboat ride on Moon Lake, only to watch an ominous storm roll in faster than they expected. As the sky darkens and waves thicken, they scramble for oilskins and push the little craft toward the distant shore. The thunder crashes around them, turning a simple outing into a desperate struggle against wind and rain. Their determination to survive the gale hints at the resourcefulness that defines Nancy’s character.
Back at camp they discover that the storm has uncovered an old, abandoned bungalow perched on the lake’s edge, its doors ajar and shadows stirring inside. Curious and uneasy, the girls decide to investigate, suspecting that the sudden tempest may be more than a weather event. As they draw closer, the mystery deepens, promising clues that only Nancy’s keen eye can untangle.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (211K characters)
Release date
2026-05-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Behind this famous byline was a carefully managed house name used for generations of girl-detective adventures. The name became inseparable from Nancy Drew, helping create one of children's fiction's most enduring mystery brands.
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by Carolyn Keene

by Carolyn Keene

by Carolyn Keene