The Quest of the Missing Map


The Quest of the Missing Map is the nineteenth volume in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published in 1942 under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene.[1] The actual author was ghostwriter Mildred Wirt Benson.

The Quest of the Missing Map
Original edition cover
AuthorCarolyn Keene
Cover artistRussell H. Tandy
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesNancy Drew Mystery Stories
GenreJuvenile literature
Published1942 Grosset & Dunlap
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
ISBN0-448-09519-X
OCLC38463003
Preceded byThe Mystery at the Moss-Covered Mansion 
Followed byThe Clue in the Jewel Box 

Plot summary

Nancy investigates a small ship cottage at the Chatham estate and discovers a connection between the mysterious occurrences at the cottage and an island where a lost treasure is said to be buried. With one half of a map, Nancy sets out to find a missing twin brother who holds the other half. The mystery becomes dangerous when an assailant hears about the treasure and is determined to push Nancy off the trail. Can she endure this and other grave dangers, and recover in time to solve the mystery?

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