The Mystery at Lilac Inn

Brilliant teen sleuth Nancy Drew investigates missing diamonds and her own stolen identity in this classic mystery for young readers.

Emily Willoughby should be excited. She's engaged to be married. Plus, she recently purchased the Lilac Inn with her fiancé and plans to use inherited diamonds to fix the place up. But when her friends Nancy Drew and Helen Corning arrive at the hotel to help plan Emily's wedding, they find the soon-to-be bride in poor spirits.

Everything was running smoothly until a few days ago. A waitress quit, claiming the place is haunted. A beautiful lilac tree vanished off the grounds. And somehow music mysteriously began playing in the recreation room at midnight. Emily feels the venue might be cursed.

Nancy's concerned for her friend but has troubles of her own to deal with when someone uses her identity and makes expensive purchases in her name. Then Emily's diamonds are stolen! Can Nancy recover the missing jewels and bring the thieves to justice?

Originally published in 1930, The Mystery at Lilac Inn is Nancy's fourth adventure.