The Mystery Of The Ivory Charm, Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, number 13 in the series. Author: Carolyn Keene. Hardcover, 179 pages. Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, copyright 1974 and printed in 2000 in the U.S.A. 

Condition: The book is in unread like new condition (see photos)

Synopsis: When the owner of the Bengleton Wild-Animal Show suspects that one of his performers may be involved in an illegal scheme, Nancy Drew agrees to investigate. At the show, Nancy encounters Rishi, a young boy from India who is mistreated by his guardian, Rai, an animal trainer. When Rishi runs away and seeks shelter at the Drew home, Nancy promises to help him find his real father. Her investigation soon becomes entangled with a mysterious ivory elephant charm said to possess the power to protect its wearer from harm.

With the help of her friends Bess and George, Nancy follows a trail of clues involving a strange abandoned house, hidden passages, a suspicious woman named Anita Allison, and a fortune in missing jewels. As Rai's sinister activities come to light, Nancy must uncover the truth about Rishi's family and determine whether the ivory charm holds a secret beyond its reputation as a good-luck talisman. This exciting installment in the classic Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series combines suspense, hidden treasures, and a race to bring the culprits to justice.