{"product_id":"the-hidden-staircase-9781515469841","title":"The Hidden Staircase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Two in the legendary mystery series returns with a thrilling adventure of hidden doors, secret passageways, eerie disappearances, and high-stakes sleuthing. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen a local estate is said to be haunted by \u003cstrong\u003eghostly footsteps\u003c\/strong\u003e and strange lights behind the walls, young detective \u003cstrong\u003eNancy Drew\u003c\/strong\u003e agrees to investigate. Soon she's facing \u003cstrong\u003efrightening sabotage, family secrets, coded clues, and a mysterious staircase that leads deep into the unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided by her sharp intuition and unstoppable courage, she follows a trail of \u003cstrong\u003emysterious intruders, missing valuables, and long-buried crimes\u003c\/strong\u003e, all while protecting her father from a dangerous scheme. With every twist and turn she proves why she's become one of literature's most \u003cstrong\u003eiconic girl detectives\u003c\/strong\u003e-a brilliant, fearless sleuth driven by \u003cstrong\u003ejustice, friendship, and the thrill of the chase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who love \u003cstrong\u003eclassic mysteries, haunted house adventures, gothic suspense, detective fiction for young adults, and vintage whodunits\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Staircase\u003c\/em\u003e continues the timeless tradition of fast-paced puzzles, \u003cstrong\u003eclue-by-clue revelations\u003c\/strong\u003e, and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Age mystery fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, this newly available public-domain edition brings a beloved classic to modern audiences-ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ecollectors, libraries, classrooms, homeschool reading lists, and fans of detective stories, puzzle-solving, and smart, capable heroines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeene, Carolyn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mildred Wirt Benson (1905-2002) writing as Carolyn Keene was an American writer and reporter whose contributions to early twentieth-century popular literature, most notably Nancy Drew Mysteries, helped redefine the image of the young female protagonist in American fiction. A graduate of the University of Iowa, where she became one of the first women in the nation to earn a master's degree in journalism, Benson authored dozens of juvenile novels and later enjoyed a long career as a newspaper journalist. Working anonymously for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, she completed the initial manuscripts that introduced a now-iconic girl detective, Nancy Drew, to readers worldwide. Today, her work is recognized for its role in expanding opportunities for young female characters in literature and inspiring new generations of writers and readers.","brand":"Positronic Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034223210770,"sku":"9781515469841","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_723e1ead-19f2-4439-b97a-6cd88ab9ba5c.jpg?v=1770988924","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hidden-staircase-9781515469841","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}