Nancy, Bess, and George are sailing to South America. But getting to the boat presents some challenges. First, an obnoxious woman (well-advanced into middle age in a tight fitting suit) demands Nancy sail on another ship because Nancy will corrupt her daughter. Someone attempts to steal Nancy's travel clothes. A scatterbrained maid (not the always reliable Hannah Gruen) misplaces Nancy's passport. Worst of all, Nancy and George are falsely accused of stealing a diamond bracelet. Of course they make it, and Nancy thwarts jewel thieves and smugglers.
The secondary mystery is silly: Nancy is obsessed with finding a red-haired man to return $50. His car rear-ended Nancy's in Chapter One. He gave Nancy $100, but the car repair only cost her $50.
The book provides a little more details about Nancy's appearance: "Nancy was endowed with a good figure, clear complexion, intelligent blue eyes, and a pretty face." This book also shows Ned to be a jealous ass. How dare Howard switch place cards so he could sit next to Nancy at a going-away party.
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