Nancy Drew: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

The original book The Secret at Shadow Ranch was written by Mildred A. (Wirt) Benson (1905-2002) and published in 1931 under the pen-name of Carolyn Keene, using outlines written and edited by Harriet S. Adams (1892-1982).

In 1965 it was published again with a revised story, with updated subject matter and social content for a new generation of readers. The outline and manuscript for the revised book were written by Grace Grote and edited by Harriet S. Adams.