The Secret of the Old Clock · Character

Allie Horner

A young Horner whose stake in the Crowley estate makes the missing will personal, and whose help keeps Nancy's investigation moving through family channels.

supporting

Also known as Allie

First appearance: ii a chance meeting

As a supporting figure in The Secret of the Old Clock, Allie Horner is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The younger Horner sister who raises chickens and shares details about Crowley's promises to include them in his will.

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With Nancy Drew (friendship): Allie is Grace's younger sister and a friendly acquaintance who helps Nancy with local information. With Grace Horner (family): Allie is Grace's younger sister, and they share a close,…

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Friendship
Family
Social
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Character groups

Primary will mystery characters
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Narrative arc

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Nancy Drew
friendship · positive
Allie is Grace's younger sister and a friendly acquaintance who helps Nancy with local… How this plays out →
Grace Horner
family · positive
Josiah Crowley
social · positive
Nancy Drew
friendship · positive
Allie is Grace's younger sister and a friendly acquaintance who helps Nancy with local… How this plays out →
Grace Horner
family · positive
Nancy Drew
friendship · positive
Allie is Grace's younger sister and a friendly acquaintance who helps Nancy with local… How this plays out →
Grace Horner
family · positive
Josiah Crowley
social · positive

Nancy Drew
Allie is Grace's younger sister and a friendly acquaintance who helps Nancy with local information.
Grace Horner
Allie is Grace's younger sister, and they share a close, supportive sibling bond.
Josiah Crowley
Allie had a friendly, neighborly acquaintance with Josiah Crowley before his death.
Nancy Drew
Allie is Grace's younger sister and a friendly acquaintance who helps Nancy with local information.
Grace Horner
Allie is Grace's younger sister, and they share a close, supportive sibling bond.
Nancy Drew
Allie is Grace's younger sister and a friendly acquaintance who helps Nancy with local information.
Grace Horner
Allie is Grace's younger sister, and they share a close, supportive sibling bond.
Josiah Crowley
Allie had a friendly, neighborly acquaintance with Josiah Crowley before his death.

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In the story

Allie Horner appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

An Interesting Story
The younger Horner sister who raises chickens and shares details about Crowley's promises to include them in his will.
V: A Conference
Confirms Crowley's habit of hiding things and supports Grace's recollection of the hidden will.
VI: An Unpleasant Encounter
Mentioned as one of the Horner sisters Nancy is trying to help regarding the Crowley inheritance.
VII: Nancy Turns Sleuth
Mentioned as one of the Horner sisters Nancy plans to visit for information about other relatives.
VIII: A Discouraging Day
Enthusiastically greets Nancy; expresses need for money; comforts Grace after her emotional outburst.
XII: Following a Clue
Crying over the loss of her chickens; expresses discouragement and hope that Nancy might find the second will.
XXII: What the Notebook Revealed
Mentioned as a deserving relative who may benefit from the will.
Looking for the Will
Mentioned in the will as one of the beneficiaries.
The Coup de Grâce
Receives $75,000 from the will; is overwhelmed with joy; leaves with the Crowley clock and hints at a reward for Nancy.
A Reward
Shows Nancy the new chicken farm improvements and insists on giving a reward.

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