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Wishing Well

Wishing Well

Written by: Mildred A. Wirt Benson
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Dive into the intriguing world of PENNY PARKER, a spirited teenage sleuth and budding reporter with a remarkable talent for unraveling the most peculiar and often bizarre mysteries. As the only daughter of Anthony Parker, the widowed publisher of the Riverview Star, Penny has been raised to be fiercely independent, outspoken, and relentlessly innovative. Her cheerful demeanor hides a sharp, observant mind ready to tackle any challenge. Created by Mildred A. Wirt—who also wrote the original Nancy Drew series under the name Carolyn Keene—Penny Parker embodies the independence that Wirt yearned for in her characters. In THE WISHING WELL, the once-majestic yet now derelict Marborough Estate and its fabled stone wishing well become the backdrop for a series of mysterious events. When the reclusive owner suddenly returns and secludes herself within the mansion, Penny senses an adventure brewing. The discovery of an ancient stone with a cryptic 400-year-old message raises questions about authenticity and intention. Who are the two mysterious figures visiting the wishing well under the cover of darkness? With her friend Rhoda—a talented but struggling artist—potentially in danger, Penny leaps into action, determined to uncover the truth. - Summary by Cheryl Adam

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