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THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories No. 1.
Carolyn Keene, Carolyn Keene
3.75 AVERAGE
1.43k reviews for:
THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK. Nancy Drew Mystery Stories No. 1.
Carolyn Keene, Carolyn Keene
3.75 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I haven't read these since I was a little girl. Still so good. I got the set 1-5 for Christmas from my sweet husband and kids.
The Secret of the Old Clock – A Nancy Drew Review
This month, I’ve been diving into comfort reads—revisiting favorites from my childhood and teen years. And of course, that meant returning to one of the first series I ever loved: Nancy Drew. There was no way this cozy reading month could pass without including at least one of her mysteries!
Goodness, what nostalgia! It was so refreshing to read a story free of foul language and explicit content, one that transported me back to simpler days—where neighbors knew each other, kindness was commonplace, and a stranger could quickly become a friend. These stories brim with wholesome charm, strong family ties, and a sense of community that feels increasingly rare today. Who else misses those days like I do?
The Secret of the Old Clock is the very first book in the iconic Nancy Drew Mystery series, first published over 80 years ago. Set in the fictional town of River Heights (believed to be near Chicago), it follows a young Nancy as she takes on her first real mystery. After Josiah Crowley passes away, rumors swirl about a missing will—one that could redirect his inheritance away from the greedy Topham family and toward more deserving people. With her signature curiosity and determination, Nancy jumps in to solve the case, meeting new friends along the way and getting a little help from her father, lawyer Carson Drew. Will she uncover the will before it’s lost forever?
We all know Nancy Drew always gets to the bottom of things—but that doesn’t make the journey any less enjoyable. Yes, the plot is a bit predictable, but it’s also incredibly comforting. This book reminded me exactly why I loved these stories so much growing up. And honestly? I loved it just as much now.
✨ Highly recommend to readers of all ages—especially if you’re in need of a cozy, feel-good escape. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)
❤️ QOTD: Have you ever read a Nancy Drew book? Which one is your favorite? What are some of your ultimate comfort reads—childhood favorites or ones you’ve found more recently?
#NancyDrew #ThesecretoftheOldClock #ComfortReads #Bookstagram #CozyMystery #BookReview #NostalgicReads #BookLover #VintageReads #BookishNostalgia
This month, I’ve been diving into comfort reads—revisiting favorites from my childhood and teen years. And of course, that meant returning to one of the first series I ever loved: Nancy Drew. There was no way this cozy reading month could pass without including at least one of her mysteries!
Goodness, what nostalgia! It was so refreshing to read a story free of foul language and explicit content, one that transported me back to simpler days—where neighbors knew each other, kindness was commonplace, and a stranger could quickly become a friend. These stories brim with wholesome charm, strong family ties, and a sense of community that feels increasingly rare today. Who else misses those days like I do?
The Secret of the Old Clock is the very first book in the iconic Nancy Drew Mystery series, first published over 80 years ago. Set in the fictional town of River Heights (believed to be near Chicago), it follows a young Nancy as she takes on her first real mystery. After Josiah Crowley passes away, rumors swirl about a missing will—one that could redirect his inheritance away from the greedy Topham family and toward more deserving people. With her signature curiosity and determination, Nancy jumps in to solve the case, meeting new friends along the way and getting a little help from her father, lawyer Carson Drew. Will she uncover the will before it’s lost forever?
We all know Nancy Drew always gets to the bottom of things—but that doesn’t make the journey any less enjoyable. Yes, the plot is a bit predictable, but it’s also incredibly comforting. This book reminded me exactly why I loved these stories so much growing up. And honestly? I loved it just as much now.
✨ Highly recommend to readers of all ages—especially if you’re in need of a cozy, feel-good escape. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars)
❤️ QOTD: Have you ever read a Nancy Drew book? Which one is your favorite? What are some of your ultimate comfort reads—childhood favorites or ones you’ve found more recently?
#NancyDrew #ThesecretoftheOldClock #ComfortReads #Bookstagram #CozyMystery #BookReview #NostalgicReads #BookLover #VintageReads #BookishNostalgia
I can say with a fair degree of certainty that I read almost every Nancy Drew mystery when I was young. This is one I still own along with a few others I kept. I adored these books along with the classic Judy Blume books. Fond memories.
LOVED Detective Mary-Kate and Ashley books as a kid. Thought I would like this too, but the topic is definitely dated and not of interest to me.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Nancy is a queen of poor impulse control and bad decisions. Love that for her!
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes