A sudden summer squall, a capsized boat, and a desperate cry for help. When sixteen-year-old Nancy Drew is rescued from the churning waters of Moon Lake by the brave Laura Pendleton, she thinks she has found a new friend. Instead, she uncovers a nightmare. Laura is an orphan trapped in the grip of a sinister guardian, the uncouth Jacob Aborn, who seems more interested in Laura's inherited fortune than her welfare. Suspicion turns to cold dread as Nancy follows a trail of deception to a deserted bungalow hidden deep in the woods. Is the man in the shadows truly who he claims to be? From high-speed chases in her blue roadster to a heart-pounding confrontation in a darkened cellar, Nancy must use every ounce of her wit to expose a fraud and save a friend. Experience the "Girl Detective" as she was first imagined. This production features the unrevised, 25-chapter text from the 1930 original edition - preserving the sharp-edged mystery and vintage grit of the 20th century's most iconic sleuth. Notice: This is an independent production of the 1930 public domain text. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Simon & Schuster.