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#4, The Mystery at Lilac Inn

Again, Nancy spends the first chapter in the water after her canoe capsizes. Nancy, I’m glad you know how to swim, but exercise some caution, please. You haven’t even met Ned Nickerson yet!

This 1961 revised edition by Harriet Adams is a far cry from the 1930 original. In that edition, Nancy must hire a temporary housekeeper–and you can imagine the kind of racism that comes along with the territory of hiring “help.” I’m undecided if I want to read the original Nancy Drew books that have been released into the public domain.

Phrase of the Book

“Good night!”

(used in the context of something surprising)

Foods Mentioned

• “beef broth… creamed chicken on toast, peas, salad, and iced tea”
• “steak cook-out”
• “toast and coffee”
• “grapefruit”

Outfits

Nancy:

• “moccasins”
• “pastel cotton dresses”
• “lovely light-blue dress… printed silk, with white flowers”
• “pink sheath dress and pumps”
• “casual sweater and skirt and loafers”
• “green cotton dress”
• “white evening dress, long-sleeved and flowing… black wig… transparent white scarf” (as ghost)

Other characters:

• “aqua organdy”
• “tailored sports suit”
• “snug-fitting lavender dress”
• “slacks and a sport shirt”
• “becoming dress of jade-green silk”