Buried Secrets

Nancy Drew Files #10

by Carolyn Keene

Nancy investigates a thirty-year-old mystery involving the bizarre death of Mayor John Harrington.

Genres: Mystery, Young Adult, Childrens, Fiction, Crime, Classics, Detective

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1987

About the author

Carolyn Keene is a writer pen name that was used by many different people- both men and women- over the years. The company that was the creator of the Nancy Drew series, the Stratemeyer Syndicate, hired a variety of writers. For Nancy Drew, the writers used the pseudonym Carolyn Keene to assure anonymity of the creator.

Edna and Harriet Stratemeyer inherited the company from their father Edward Stratemeyer. Edna contributed 10 plot outlines before passing the reins to her sister Harriet. It was Mildred Benson (aka: Mildred A. Wirt), who breathed such a feisty spirit into Nancy's character. Mildred wrote 23 of the original 30 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories®, including the first three. It was her characterization that helped make Nancy an instant hit. The Stratemeyer Syndicate's devotion to the series over the years under the reins of Harriet Stratemeyer Adams helped to keep the series alive and on store shelves for each succeeding generation of girls and boys. In 1959, Harriet, along with several writers, began a 25-year project to revise the earlier Carolyn Keene novels. The Nancy Drew books were condensed, racial stereotypes were removed, and the language was updated. In a few cases, outdated plots were completely rewritten.

Other writers of Nancy Drew volumes include Harriet herself, she wrote most of the series after Mildred quit writing for the Syndicate and in 1959 began a revision of the first 34 texts. The role of the writer of "Carolyn Keene" passed temporarily to Walter Karig who wrote three novels during the Great Depression. Also contributing to Nancy Drew's prolific existence were Leslie McFarlane, James Duncan Lawrence, Nancy Axelrod, Priscilla Doll, Charles Strong, Alma Sasse, Wilhelmina Rankin, George Waller Jr., and Margaret Scherf.

Reviews

[BabyLunLun · Rating 2 out of 5]

Here Nancy Drew investigate an old case where a Senator was killed years ago and she also finally got back with Ned at the end. Nothing much can say about a good ol Nancy Drew

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Quickie Review

This tenth installment changes things up a bit by featuring an old "cold case" that has present day implications. It's still great stuff, though, and fans of the series up to this point will enjoy it.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars. This was one of the better books in the series. Super fun and I didn’t even mind Ned in this one which was shocking because I think he’s the biggest douche nozzle. I’m not excited about them getting back together but whatever. This one was pretty decent and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Adriana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not much of a detective story but a lot of action

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

….aaaand we’re back with Ned. Sigh.

[Nadine Keels · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the trip I'm taking through The Nancy Drew Files YA mystery series from the '80s and '90s is a revisit overall, I'm rather sure this was my first time reading Book #10.

A pretty fun couple of hours or so of reading for me, here. For this case, Nancy half-teams-up, half-competes with Brenda Carlton, a proud and catty newspaper reporter who pops up in some of the books and always gets on Nancy's nerves.

Now, despite the fact that Nancy is such a famous teen detective, she misses a big, obvious clue during this investigation—not the first time that's ever happened. But her daring is entertaining, and a particular, gutsy action of hers during the climax was one that I all but felt in my head and lungs, in a satisfying way.

Nancy's relationship with her (apparently) beloved Ned is still on uncertain ground after their recent ups and downs in previous books. A step in their romance plays a key role in the mystery action this time.

I didn't realize it'd taken me almost nine months to get to this book after I finished the one before it. I imagine I'll be moving on to Book #11 in less time than that.

[Chris Comden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buried Secrets by Carolyn Keene
Series: Yes The Nancy Drew Files #10
Format: Hardcover
Stars: 3 1/2
Recommend: Yes
Would Reread: Yes


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[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great mystery, some interesting backstory on Hannah Gruen's life before coming to work for the Drew family. Glad I picked it up to re-read after 30 years. :-)

[Roderick · Rating 2 out of 5]

solid mystery (I like that it included Hannah Gruen's past)

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am seriously loving these books so much!

Also, check out that totally spiffy gold jumpsuit thingy that Nancy is sporting on the cover! Yikes.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was somewhere between 9 and 12 years old when I read it, but I LOVED this one. I have zero memory of the plot, but I remember that it was one of my very favorites.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY BABIES ARE BACK TOGETHER FOR REAL THIS TIME Y'ALL ❤️❤️❤️

[Nikolas Toner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfectly fine! Entertaining and plucky as always.

[Naushin Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

childhood nostalgia

[V. Arrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

"What if Nancy Drew solved The Kennedys, but also: what if the Kennedys did Watergate?"

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

So little investigating actually happens for long stretches of time and the ending wrap-up is extremely abrupt. There’s some excitement here and there, and it’s not the worst, but it is a bit of a mess. I did enjoy the anecdote of Hannah's past.

[Bookish Indulgenges with b00k r3vi3ws · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys throughout my school and college days.
Nancy Drew is an amateur detective who solves crimes with occasional help from her best friends, Bess and George and, her boyfriend Ned. She also has occasional help from her father Carson Drew who runs a private law practice. From finding stolen goods to missing persons and solving mysterious happenings, Nancy is a force of nature.
Until I discovered that Carolyn Keene is a pen name for a whole bunch of ghostwriters, I used to feel confused about the slight differences in each character from books to book over the many series of Nancy Drew mysteries. I like the character of Nancy best in the original books written by Mildred Wirt Benson where Nancy is truly a character to root for – an independent and street smart girl with a penchant for trouble.

[Jie Hao · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes secrets are good, sometimes it's not. In this book, it proves that secrets are also dangerous. What's more is that people should act so almighty against others. Playing fair is also important. Last but not least, Nancy Drew also teaches us, honesty is the best proof one's difference against their parents.

[Lenni Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was way better than the last. For one thing, I didn't figure out who did it before page 40. And this one has more action. Not to mention there wasn't an annoying ballerina and a bunch of awkward moments with Ned and Nancy. This one was great! A 30-year-old mystery would be hard for most to solve, but not for our beloved Nancy Drew. Great read, one of the better in the series. Five stars

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[Megan]

Files #10

[Leah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great mystery no matter how many times you read it.

[Prami{reader and dreamer} · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

i never expected the criminal would be the mayor this book was very exciting and thrilling

[kashvi · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book made an AESOME READ!
The only low point, if there's any is that the story goes slow in the beginning where there is no mystery. BUT
The end is amazingly THRILLING!!!!

[Karisti Severt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solvable. 92/100

[Dr. Aditi Kapoor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good mystery to get burried in!
Also Nancy and Ned getting back together

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so AWESOME!!THE SUSPENSE!Never wanted to put it down!