The Secret of the Old Clock

This is the original Secret of the Old Clock as written in the 1930s, reproduced in LARGE PRINT for readers with visual impairments. The text is set in 18-point type, as recommended by the American Council for the Blind, using an accessibility-friendly font designed to make reading as easy and comfortable as possible.

This is the original Nancy Drew.

The 1930s Nancy Drew was younger, more adventure-seeking, law-bending, and danger-finding. She was whip-smart, cunning, and absolutely in charge. She directs police, outwits criminals, and answers to no one.

In the 1950s, the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories were rewritten. The proto-feminist heroine, written just a decade after women won the vote, was reshaped for a more conservative era. She was aged up, toned down, and made to defer. Period details that rooted the story in 1930s America were stripped away. The original version that readers fell in love with became difficult to find.

In 2026, the 1930s originals entered the public domain. This collector's edition reintroduces the unrevised Nancy. So, come meet the original. She's back, and she's not asking permission.

This edition faithfully reproduces the original 1930s Nancy Drew, complete with period illustrations. A racial stereotype has been removed so that this book may be enjoyed by all without perpetuating racism. A full description of these changes is included in the afterword.

This is a large font book with 18 point font. This is the first book in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series.