The Nancy Drew books are some of the most famous and renown girls’ mystery stories ever known. Who first invented the rather paradoxical character of Nancy Drew? Where did she come from? How has she managed to stay so popular, even as different authors write her books? It appears that Nancy Drew is a bit of a mystery herself. Meghan O’Rourke talks about the origin and story of the Nancy Drew mysteries.
Source: http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2004/11/08/041108crat_atlarge
