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The Sign of the Twisted Candles
Children's Mystery
The Sign of the Twisted Candles
Book 9 of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series
192 pages · First published 1968
When Nancy Drew's friends Bess and George hear that their wealthy, elderly relative Asa Sidney may be held virtually prisoner in his secluded mansion, they ask Nancy to investigate. At the Sign of the Twisted Candles Inn, Nancy befriends Carol Wipple, a sixteen-year-old foster girl whose guardians seem determined to control both her life and Asa's fortune. As Nancy uncovers evidence of financial wrongdoing, the discovery of a disputed inheritance threatens to destroy her friendship with Bess and George. With dangerous criminals interfering in her investigation, Nancy must follow clues hidden among twisted candles, secret compartments, and family records to uncover the truth. This classic Nancy Drew adventure is ideal for readers who enjoy puzzling mysteries, hidden treasures, family secrets, and courageous young detectives who refuse to abandon someone in need.
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Content notes
Death of an elderly character and family grief; Foster child subjected to intimidation, exploitation, and controlling guardians; Kidnapping and attempted abduction; Physical assault and a character rendered unconscious with a drug; Severe storm and falling tree; Family hostility, inheritance disputes, and financial exploitation
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Cinnamon Roll Latte
Warm cinnamon and brown sugar recall the cinnamon toast Nancy and her friends order at the mysterious inn, offering a comforting sip before their peaceful afternoon turns into a dangerous investigation.
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- Stir the sweetener and spices into hot espresso, then add steamed milk.
- Garnish: Light dusting of cinnamon, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Dark ’n’ Stormy
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark rum and lively ginger beer swirl together like the fierce storm that drives Nancy and her friends to the Sign of the Twisted Candles Inn, where dangerous secrets lurk behind the candlelit windows.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 3 oz ginger beer ↗
- ½ oz fresh lime juice ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the ginger beer and lime juice, then slowly pour the dark rum over the top to create the signature storm-cloud effect. Serve without stirring so the drink retains its dark-over-light appearance.
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