''Evil in Amsterdam'' is the 17th book in the

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Supermystery series by Carolyn Keene and was published by Archway Books in November 1993.''Evil in Amsterdam''
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Plot summary

Merissa Lang, a journalist talented in investigation, is marrying to Prince Andrei, an heir to the throne in the

Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ...

, and Nancy and

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have come to witness the real-life fairy tale wedding. But the bride is nowhere in sight, and Nancy declares it a mystery. Meanwhile, the Hardys track a load of stolen, gold bullion once in the hands of Nazis, which is worth millions, and encounter a murderer in their path at

Amsterdam Amsterdam ( , , , lit. ''The Dam on the River Amstel'') is the Capital of the Netherlands, capital and Municipalities of the Netherlands, most populous city of the Netherlands, with The Hague being the seat of government. It has a population ...

. Now facing a respected man with dark secrets, a man framed for murder, and a victim killed in cold blood, they soon try to join with Nancy, and investigate all possibilities.

Background and writing history

The novel was published by

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under the Archway imprint in November 1993. It was co-authored by

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, edited by Anne Greenberg and produced by Mega-Books with cover art by Alfons Kiefer. This book follows the formula set up in the series with the main characters and their friends involved in separate mysteries that end up being connected. The sleuths join forces to solve the overall mystery. This series is based in the Nancy Drew Files and

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continuity, so murder, romance and flirtation between the series regulars are common.

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