The Secret of Red Gate Farm by Carolyn Keene, narrator: Laura Linney

An interesting book.  Nancy is portrayed as fearless, getting her friends into a fine mess.  After Bess purchases some expensive perfume, which the shopgirl had tried to dissuade her from buying, she spills it on Nancy setting of a strange chain of events leading to the arrest of counterfeiters posing as a cult.  I don't remember reading this one before, though, like most young girls I feel like I had read the entirety of the original series.  A good read, with some great morals for girls about how to be both humble and helpful, fearless and fun-loving.

Three stars

Nancy Drew #6

Follows The Secret of Shadow Ranch

Followed by The Clue in the Diary

This book came out in 1931

Borrowed as audiobook from Libby

Opinions are my own

The Secret of Shadow Ranch by Carolyn Keene, Mildred Benson (Ghostwriter)

Nancy is meeting Bess and George at their aunt and uncle's ranch. There's a phantom horse causing issues across the ranch and they are close to having to abandon the ranch altogether. But is there really a phantom? And does it have anything to do with the notorious outlaw Dirk Valentine who is reported to have hidden a treasure somewhere on the ranch?
Nancy gets knocked out in this book. This seems to happen to the poor girl so many times. This book is definitely dated - fascination with the old west, some of the clues wouldn't be as well known today, bit it is a fun book with a glimpse into the time the book was written.

Three and a half stars

Nancy Drew #5

Follows The Mystery at Lilac Inn

Followed by The Secret of Red Gate Farm

This book came out in 1931

Borrowed as audiobook from Libby

Opinions are my own