The Ringmaster’s Secret is the thirty-first volume in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. It was first published in late 1953 under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene. The actual author was ghostwriter Harriet Stratemeyer Adams.
We follow Nancy as she investigates a mysterious circus-related case. When a dying clown gives her a clue about a missing inheritance, Nancy sets out to uncover the truth behind a famous trapeze artist’s disappearance and a stolen family treasure. Her search leads her to the circus, where she encounters suspicious performers, coded messages, and dangerous stunts. Along the way, she also helps a young horseback rider reunite with her long-lost father. Filled with suspense, disguises, and classic Nancy Drew deduction, this adventure blends intrigue under the big top with heartfelt family drama.
