Vintage Nancy Drew Mystery: The Bungalow Mystery (Book #3)

A Timeless Adventure from 1960

Step back into the golden age of girl detective stories with this charming 1960 edition of “The Bungalow Mystery,” the third installment in the beloved Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. This yellow hardcover treasure represents a pivotal moment in Nancy Drew history, when the series was being refreshed for a new generation of young readers.

As you hold this vintage volume, you’ll feel the solid craftsmanship of mid-century book production and notice the distinctive yellow spine that became the hallmark of Nancy Drew books from this era. The pages may carry that delightful vanilla scent that only comes with decades of careful preservation, whispering stories of the many young readers who were captivated by Nancy’s adventures before you.

Book Details

Title: The Bungalow Mystery (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #3)
Author: Carolyn Keene
Publication Year: 1960
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN: 448095033
Condition: Very Good - clean pages, solid binding, minor edge wear consistent with age
Endpapers: Blue silhouette endpapers featuring Nancy’s profile
Cover: Yellow hardcover with original dust jacket art showing Nancy investigating a mysterious bungalow

The Mystery Unfolds

In this thrilling adventure, Nancy Drew and her friend Helen Corning find themselves caught in a dangerous storm while boating on Twin Lakes. They’re rescued by a young orphan named Laura Pendleton, who has just arrived to live with her new guardians, the Aborn family. When Laura confides in Nancy that she’s concerned about the strange behavior of her guardians and the mysterious disappearance of her mother’s jewelry, Nancy’s detective instincts are immediately aroused.

As Nancy investigates the suspicious Aborns and their isolated bungalow, she uncovers a complex web of securities fraud, impostor guardians, and stolen valuables. With courage and cleverness, Nancy navigates treacherous situations to solve the mystery and help Laura reclaim her rightful inheritance before it’s too late!

Collector’s Notes

This 1960 edition represents an important transition in the Nancy Drew series. The original stories from the 1930s were being revised and updated during this period to reflect changing social values and to appeal to a new generation of readers. This particular edition features:

• The revised text with enhanced character development and more sophisticated narrative structure

• Includes a Red Number 3 on the cover and White Multi Scene Endpages

• Updated illustrations by Bill Gillies that brought a fresh look to the series

• The classic yellow spine format that defined Nancy Drew books for decades

• Part of the beloved Grosset & Dunlap publishing era

The 1960 edition of “The Bungalow Mystery” holds particular significance for collectors as it showcases Nancy during a pivotal evolution of her character. While earlier editions portrayed her as boldly independent, this version reflects the more conventional values of the early 1960s while maintaining the core appeal of her clever detective work.

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Add this classic Nancy Drew mystery to your collection today and rediscover the thrill of solving crimes alongside America’s favorite teenage sleuth!