Nancy Drew

Mary Mason

Mary is Nancy's close friend and confidante, often assisting in her investigations.

Mrs. Jane Willoughby

Mrs. Willoughby is a suspicious and antagonistic figure who opposes Nancy's inquiries at Lilac Inn.

Emily Crandall

Emily is a friend of Nancy's, involved in the mystery surrounding Lilac Inn.

Bud Mason

Bud is Mary's brother and a supportive friend to Nancy, often helping with practical tasks.

Tom Tozzle

Tom is a local boy and friend to Nancy, occasionally assisting with information or errands.

Helen Corning

Helen is a close friend of Nancy's, often accompanying her on social outings and investigations.

Carson Drew

Carson is Nancy's father, a lawyer who supports and advises her in her sleuthing.

Captain Dudley

Captain Dudley is a gruff and obstructive figure who tries to hinder Nancy's investigation.

Hannah Gruen

Hannah is the Drew family housekeeper, acting as a maternal figure to Nancy.

Judge Graham

Judge Graham is a legal authority who interacts with Nancy regarding the case.

Viola Granger

Viola is a suspect and antagonist who competes with Nancy over the mystery at Lilac Inn.

Mr. Hodge

Mr. Hodge is a local businessman or official who provides information or obstacles to Nancy.

A Chance Meeting

Drives to Lilac Inn for lunch, meets Emily Crandall, and learns of her inheritance. Later receives news from her father about Hannah Gruen's departure and Judge Graham's visit.

Rising to an Occasion

Takes charge of household management after Hannah's departure, interviews a poor housekeeper candidate, and reflects on her detective interests.

A Queer Girl

Nancy is frustrated with housekeeper interviews and reluctantly hires Mary Mason, but is puzzled by Mary's strange reaction to her identity.

About the Crandall Jewels

Hires Mrs. Carter, visits Emily, and learns about the Crandall jewels and Emily's engagement.

At Lilac Inn

Drives back toward River Heights, troubled by her fears about the Crandall jewels.

VII: Damaging Rumors

Nancy learns about the stolen jewels and discusses the case with her father, expressing her interest in helping Emily.

VIII: Mrs. Willoughby’s Call

Observes Mrs. Willoughby closely, nods to her father to take the case, and later visits Emily to offer support and agree to investigate.

IX: Nancy Investigates

Takes over the case from her father and begins investigating the robbery at Lilac Inn.

X: An Encounter

Feels frustrated by the lack of progress in the case but remains determined. While shopping with Helen, she spots Mary Mason at an expensive dress shop and becomes suspicious.

XI: A Trip to the Inn

Nancy is determined to solve the Crandall robbery despite mounting pressure and lack of clear clues. She investigates Mary Mason and considers new leads.

XII: A New Discovery

Determined to follow every lead, Nancy visits Mrs. Stonewell and travels to Dockville to find Mary Mason.

A Surprise

Investigates Mary Mason's suspicious wealth and purchases, following her to a poor neighborhood and questioning the delivery driver.

XIV: New Information

Shares her discovery about Mary Mason's expensive purchases and discusses theories with her father.

XV: What Mr. Drew Learned

Determined to solve the mystery, she visits Emily, discusses evidence with her father, and insists on leading the investigation herself.

The Stranger

Nancy acts on a hunch, following a stranger who drops an envelope addressed to 'Mr. B. Mason,' and impulsively boards a train to Winchester, demonstrating her risk-taking and detective instincts.

XVII: A Crisis

Determined to solve the case before Mrs. Willoughby's arrest, Nancy drives to Dockville and spies on Mary Mason.

During the Storm

Brave but nervous, Nancy hides in bushes, sneaks into the house during a storm, and overhears the criminals' argument.

In the Storeroom

Hides in a packing box in the storeroom, eavesdrops on the criminals, and is captured after being revealed by lightning.

A Prisoner

Nancy is captured, attempts a trick to escape, is retied, and is taken by motorboat during a storm.

XXI: Down the River

Captive in the motorboat, Nancy endures the storm and Mary's gloating, but remains alert and determined to escape and recover the Crandall jewels.

Sinking

Bound and left to drown in the sinking motorboat, she screams for help and is rescued. She then tries to save the Crandall jewels and alerts the crowd to Tom Tozzle's escape.

Captured

Rescued from the motorboat, she pursues and captures Mary Mason, then accuses the criminals before Captain Dudley.

The Search

Leads the search for the jewels, discovers the secret compartment in the clock, and recovers the stolen gems.

XXV: Nancy's Reward

Honored guest at the party; receives a bracelet from Emily and is asked to be maid of honor.