
Written by Carolyn Keene
Part of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series
A coded rug leads to a missing mannequin and a dangerous chase in Istanbul.
Nancy Drew receives a mysterious rug with a coded message, launching her into a perilous search for a missing mannequin. Joined by friends, she travels to Istanbul, where the Grand Bazaar holds secrets and danger. As Bess vanishes and a vengeful enemy emerges, Nancy must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Can she solve the puzzle hidden in the ancient city?
The strange disappearance of a young Turkish client of Mr. Drew’s and the gift of an Oriental rug with a coded message woven into its decorative border start Nancy on a difficult search for a missing mannequin. What happened to the attractive figure that Farouk Tahmasp used in the display window of this rug shop? Who is trying to keep Nancy from finding it – and why?
Tracking down the intricate trail of clues takes Nancy and her friends Bess and George, Ned, Burt, and Dave to Turkey. Their sleuthing leads them to the Grand Bazaar in the exotic city of Istanbul, where Bess mysteriously disappears. Suspense mounts when Nancy encounters a vengeful enemy at an ancient underground reservoir.
Events move swiftly as Nancy and her friends try to solve this challenging mystery!
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