Does this book need to be read in order?

This title functions as a self-contained mystery and does not require knowledge of previous entries in the series to follow the plot.

Are there different versions of this book?

Various international and domestic editions exist that feature distinct cover artwork by different illustrators, such as Ruth Sanderson and Bruce Emmett.

The Elusive Heiress

Children's Books Mystery

Pages: 181
Published: 1982
Language: English

Nancy Drew is on the case to find a missing heiress, a young woman who disappeared years ago. Her investigation leads her to Cheyenne, Wyoming, during the excitement of the annual Frontier Days celebration. Can Nancy uncover the truth before the celebration ends?

Prose complexity: 1/10

Adventurous Lighthearted Mysterious

Quest

Carolyn Keene

Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym of the authors of both the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories (and a spin-off called River Heights) and The Dana Girls Mystery Stories, both produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate.

Nancy DrewProtagonist

The Elusive HeiressSupporting

All characters in The Elusive Heiress

Frequently asked questions

Does this book need to be read in order?
This title functions as a self-contained mystery and does not require knowledge of previous entries in the series to follow the plot.
Are there different versions of this book?
Various international and domestic editions exist that feature distinct cover artwork by different illustrators, such as Ruth Sanderson and Bruce Emmett.