The Bungalow Mystery is book 3 in the Nancy Drew Series.I listened to the audio book version by Laura Linney.
I am really enjoying audio books at the moment as it allows me to "read" a book at a time when I usually wouldn't be able to, like driving in the car or whilst on the computer.
This book had me hooked from the outset and the mystery would have to be my favourite to date. I think what had me hooked was the interesting storyline, a bit different from the usual Haunted House affair that mystery series love.
I also like to read pre Bess, George and Ned.
This book has Helen again, and a suitable beau for Nancy.
It mentions Nancy is 18. Wouldn't all women love to get to certain age like Nancy does then magically go back a few years rather than going forward in age. No wonder Nancy is such an icon!
The series again mentions Helen's fiancee as being overseas and that she will marry on his return. Book 2 previously also stated that Helen was a few years older than Nancy so Helen would be in her 20's. I would have to say I remember thinking during this book that I actually prefer Helen as Nancy's sidekick over Bess and George. (I'll have to put some thought into as to why.)
Of note this book mentions that Nancy has a token from each of her mysteries (this one ended with Nancy receiving a ring)
I also loved that the ending wasn't rushed like some others are and that Nancy is the hero in the end, what all top sleuth crime fighters should strive to achieve by the end of the last chapter.
I love how in the beginning of the series the books sound like they should be read in order, a feeling I felt was lost as the series continued.
