The Twin Dilemma (novel)

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Nancy Drew: The Twin Dilemma
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First edition
Author Carolyn Keene
IllustratorPaul Frame [1]
Cover artist Ruth Sanderson [2]
LanguageEnglish
Series Nancy Drew Mystery Stories
Genre Detective, Mystery novel
Publisher Wanderer Books
Publication date
11 November 1981 [1]
Publication placeUnited States
Pages190
ISBN 9780590326926
Preceded by The Kachina Doll Mystery  
Followed by Captive Witness  

The Twin Dilemma is the 63rd volume in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published by Wanderer Books in 1981 under the author's pseudonym Carolyn Keene. [3] It was written by Nancy Axelrad.

Plot

When a star model disappears, Aunt Eloise insists that Nancy has to replace the model in a New York Fashion Show. Nancy reluctantly accepts the invitation, only to discover that several of the clothes for the show have been stolen. Once on the trail of her elusive enemies, Nancy discovers clue after clue pointing to a diabolical scheme that she must stop at all costs. Soon with the aid of fellow friends, she discovers the identity of the killer and continues her dream occupation as a detective.

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