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The first book, The Secret of the Old Clock , published in 1930, introduced the world to Nancy. She was 18, the daughter of prominent attorney Carson Drew, and motherless (a crucial detail that forced her to mature quickly and manage her father's household). From the outset, she was unlike the heroines of the time. She wasn't waiting for a husband; she was chasing down thieves and exposing fraud. Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew broke the mold for female characters in the 1930s. Unlike many of her contemporaries, she was portrayed as proactive and morally clear-eyed, often outsmarting adults and seasoned criminals. Nancy Drew, Edward Stratemeyer, Mystery Stories If you are new to , the library can be intimidating