a whole lot of mystery

ONE: "The beginning of Cranston's Adventure–the real adventure, not the intrigue–seemed as sudden and grotesque as a queer twist in a dream. The night was very still, and the empty sea as it rose and fell gently under a great low moon sighed like a woman half-awake–sighed and then stretched out cold fingers of surf to the young man's naked body sprawled on the cold sand..."

Oh la la! Quel suspens!

NEW old 1930 Nancy's! Great illustrations, great couch pattern...She's fighting crime, perfectly coiffed. 

Proof: I've always been a super sleuth. Little Aimee gumshoe notes, circa 1996? What a great find this was.