Judy Bolton and Irene Lang

Travel to New York City for a visit with Pauline Faulkner. While on their way into the city, the girls meet a handsome young author named Dale Meredith. The girls, especially Irene, become intrigued with the idea of meeting him again.

Securing a Position

By a stroke of luck, Judy secures a position in his agent's office. When Dale's agent, Emily Grimshaw, sees Irene for the first time, she reacts as though she has seen a ghost. Irene clearly looks just like someone from Emily Grimshaw's past, but who?

The Mystery Unfolds

Complicating the situation, a stack of important papers is stolen, and soon after, Irene disappears as well. Judy, Pauline, and Dale are worried sick about Irene, and it is not until after a long and difficult search that they learn the truth.

Irene's Fairy Tale

Irene Lang's life reads like a fairy tale, and like a fairy princess, Irene, now the Golden Girl, receives an inheritance and captures the heart of Dale Meredith. (Goodreads)