Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Clark, Joan (1905–2002).
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"Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key" by Joan Clark is a mystery novel first published in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the protagonist Penelope "Penny" Nichols, a clever and adventurous young girl who finds herself entwined in a web of intrigue while assisting a new acquaintance, Rosanna Winters. Initially, Penny's life takes a dramatic turn after witnessing a theft in a department store, which introduces her to Rosanna, who has recently inherited an estate—leading Penny on a quest filled with potential dangers and hidden treasures. At the start of the story, Penny and her friend Susan are rushing to a jewelry counter just before the store closes, where Penny witnesses a man quickly stealing a valuable diamond ring. As she raises the alarm, she becomes involved with Rosanna, who is distressed after narrowly losing a significant letter and key that explain her inheritance from a deceased uncle. The opening chapters explore Penny's resourceful nature as she offers to drive Rosanna to meet a lawyer regarding her inheritance, creating a backdrop ripe for mystery as they discover that many others are also vying for the estate, each presenting their own claims and secrets. The mix of theft, inheritance, and personal drama sets the stage for an engaging mystery with a young detective at its heart.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key
- Author credits: Clark, Joan (1905–2002)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Haunted houses -- Juvenile fiction
- Jewel thieves -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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