Nancy Drew and her two friends, Bess and George, are stopped by a fallen tree and meets elderly Asa Sidney. Mr. Sidney lives isolated in an old mansion turned roadside inn with only the caretaker, his wife, and their adopted daughter Carol Wipple.
They share afternoon tea and Nancy discovers Mr. Sidney is a distant relative of Bess and George. When the old man dies and Carol is named as his major heir a family feud creates a rift between Nancy and her friends. To resolve the issue with her friends Nancy must discover why Carol is named benefactress of such a large portion of the estate while the factions of Mr. Sidney's family fight over his money.
Nancy must use all her diplomacy to maintain her friendships with the girls, while also finding the truth around the relationship between Asa Sidney and Carol Wipple. A straightforward investigation appropriate for readers who enjoy an uncomplicated mystery.
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