Clue in the Ancient Disguise
| Author | Carolyn Keene |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Ruth Sanderson |
| Language | English |
| Series | Nancy Drew stories |
| Genre | Detective, mystery novel |
| Published | 1982 Wanderer Books |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Preceded by | The Elusive Heiress |
| Followed by | The Broken Anchor |
Clue in the Ancient Disguise is the 69th novel in the Nancy Drew mystery series by Carolyn Keene. It was originally published by Wanderer Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in 1982.[1]
Plot summary
Nancy's father Carson asks her to help one of his legal clients- an inventor named Pierre Michaud who found a mysterious letter in his deceased father's effects. The letter is from a woman named Louise Duval, who hints that they share a mysterious common ancestor. Pierre attempted to contact Louise, but she recently passed away; he's been talking to the beneficiary of her will, Lisa Thorpe.[2]
Pierre's workshop catches fire. Nancy and Pierre rescue his assistant from the burning building, and find a mysterious warning spray-painted on one of the workshop walls.[2]
Nancy meets up with Lisa, who tells her that the 'mysterious ancestor' is probably her ancestor Yvette who emigrated to America 200 years ago.[2]
References and sources
- ↑ "Clue in the Ancient Disguise". Nancy Drew World. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Ancient Disguise summary". NancyDrewWorld. Retrieved July 9, 2026.