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Nancy Drew Files #72
Swiss Secrets
Nancy's European summer is getting hot. First Romance. Danger! Nancy, Bess, and George are off on a continental adventure into the gorgeous heart of -- Switzerland. And gorgeous is just the word for jet-setter Franz Haussman, who invites the girls out for a night of dancing at a chic club -- on the shores of Lake Geneva. But before the music ends, the mystery begins . and Franz's life hangs in the balance! Soon after Franz receives a death threat, Nancy finds herself in the eye of an Alpine storm of romantic intrigue, family scandal, and big-business blackmail. Nancy's summer abroad is just getting started, but Franz draws her into a world of jealousy, ambition, and greed as dark and twisting as the medieval streets of old-town Geneva.
152 pages
First published June 1, 1992
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About the author
Carolyn Keene
946 books3,827 followersCarolyn Keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people- both men and women- over the years. The company that was the creator of the Nancy Drew series, the Stratemeyer Syndicate, hired a variety of writers. For Nancy Drew, the writers used the pseudonym Carolyn Keene to assure anonymity of the creator.
Edna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer. Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. It was Mildred Benson (aka: Mildred A. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.
Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. The role of the writer of "Carolyn Keene" passed temporarily to Walter Karig who wrote three novels during the Great Depression. Also contributing to Nancy Drew's prolific existence were Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Nancy Axelrod, Priscilla Doll, Charles Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., and Margaret Scherf.
Edna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer. Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. It was Mildred Benson (aka: Mildred A. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.
Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. The role of the writer of "Carolyn Keene" passed temporarily to Walter Karig who wrote three novels during the Great Depression. Also contributing to Nancy Drew's prolific existence were Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Nancy Axelrod, Priscilla Doll, Charles Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., and Margaret Scherf.
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November 22, 2019
The whodunit part was fun; however, how would Ned feel if he knew how much time Nancy was spending with other guys?
November 4, 2023
Really cute.
June 7, 2019
A decent mystery, but whoever started this new line, decided to try and make it "Harlequin Junior" book as well. Almost as much time seemed to be given to Nancy and Ned having a big fight just before she, Bess and George departed on their summer trip through Europe.
Although a couple of plot twists were telegraphed, the main story held together. Shortly after arriving in Geneva, our detective and friends met Franz, a member of a wealthy Swiss watchmaking family. Within minutes, they also meet a mildly mysterious young Aussie named Mick.
Through most of the book, the author leaves it open that neither of these two are exactly what they seem to be. It is true for one of them, and I will leave it for you to discover which one.
The end of the book results in a foiled gold robbery (!) and the bad guys getting caught. Unfortunately, the last few pages are devoted to a failed romance, which took the edge off of the satisfaction of a mystery solved.
All in all, not a bad story, but definitely geared toward what someone thought young, teen girls wanted to read over two decades ago.
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Although a couple of plot twists were telegraphed, the main story held together. Shortly after arriving in Geneva, our detective and friends met Franz, a member of a wealthy Swiss watchmaking family. Within minutes, they also meet a mildly mysterious young Aussie named Mick.
Through most of the book, the author leaves it open that neither of these two are exactly what they seem to be. It is true for one of them, and I will leave it for you to discover which one.
The end of the book results in a foiled gold robbery (!) and the bad guys getting caught. Unfortunately, the last few pages are devoted to a failed romance, which took the edge off of the satisfaction of a mystery solved.
All in all, not a bad story, but definitely geared toward what someone thought young, teen girls wanted to read over two decades ago.
Find it. Read it.
November 13, 2024
I'm so glad that they didn't shove a love triangle down our throats. I was really worried about that. And it's nice to have both Bess AND George in this title, since a lot of the Files separate them!
July 17, 2024
Good story but surprised at the ladies lack of stranger danger radar. Pure luck they didn't get kidnapped.
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August 30, 2025
Liked this a lot more than the ND Summer of Romance trilogy. Mick the Aussie is a much better love interest than Sasha. I loved reading about all the different places they went to in Switzerland. The watch/gold mystery was interesting. Nancy acted a bit out of character and was so lusty towards Mick. Ned who? She also didn’t speak French very well in this one 😯despite being fluent in other books.
-Nancy almost gets pushed out the window of a moving train.
-lots of fancy dress events
-the themed rooms in the club they went to sounded so fun
-water skiing
-summer skiing in the Alps
-hiking the Matterhorn
-rock slide
-Nancy is a heavy metal fan in this one 😵💫
-Nancy almost gets pushed out the window of a moving train.
-lots of fancy dress events
-the themed rooms in the club they went to sounded so fun
-water skiing
-summer skiing in the Alps
-hiking the Matterhorn
-rock slide
-Nancy is a heavy metal fan in this one 😵💫
November 27, 2019
The girls are on a tour of Europe when Nancy becomes embroiled in a mystery involving the rich and famous Euro-jet setters. She must find out who is trying frame the heir to a watch company while battling her attraction to a handsome Australian
May 30, 2020
Oh, Nancy, no. The girls go on a summer European adventure. While in Switzerland, Nancy solves a mystery for a family watch business . . . and stays a little too close to someone who isn't Ned. Because he didn't come on their trip. Not good, Nancy. Not good.
December 28, 2022
Superb.
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August 29, 2024awwww, it was a comfort read. Switzerland and Nancy Drew what else is there?
May 17, 2024
It was an ok read for me. Not exactly meh, but it wasn't super good either. Bit cheesy on some parts (with Mick). The only let down was the ending. I think it was kind of rushed? Or a bit lacking in action. Still a good read. Looking forward to Nancy's, Bess's and George's adventure in Rome.
May 4, 2013
Don't remember much but I liked Nancy and the mysteries.
February 27, 2020
Sandra review
That was a good book to read, thank to Nancy drew and the girls they solve the mystery and put the bad guys in jail
That was a good book to read, thank to Nancy drew and the girls they solve the mystery and put the bad guys in jail
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August 8, 2011This Nancy Drew trilogy was amazing!
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