Two stories from the Nancy Drew series. Illustration on the cover M. Miner; internal illustrationsM. Afanasyeva.

Contents Caroline Keene. The Mystery of the Monkey Puzzle (story, translation by M. Salganik), pp. 3-150 Caroline Keane. The Mystery of the “Lilac Hotel” (story, translation by M. Salganik), pp. 151-299

The Mystery of the Monkey Puzzle Nancy Drew's ability to solve even the most complex and intricate cases is known far beyond her hometown of River Heights. This time, the young detective and her faithful companions Bess and George go to Peru to help their new friend Carla solve the mystery of a family heirloom - a wooden tablet with a picture of a monkey. All that is known about this thing is that it was made by a man named Aguilar, who encrypted a message on it. But in this message there is something hidden, for which a real hunt of ill-wishers is unfolding.

The Mystery of the “Lilac Hotel” In the book “Nancy Drew and the Mystery of the “Lilac Hotel”” the famous detective Nancy Drew will have to reveal a new, very complex and a dangerous business. Nancy and her friend Helen come to visit their friends Emily and Dick to take part in their wedding ceremony. However, things are not going so smoothly for the future married couple. Strange events are happening in the hotel that they recently purchased and are going to open this summer... But when Nancy Drew gets involved, the criminals should quickly pick up their feet and run away, because she will easily solve any case, even under the threat of death.