The Haunted Showboat by Carolyn Keene is the thirty-fifth thrilling installment in the classic Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series, full of adventure, Southern charm, and the signature sleuthing that has captivated generations of young readers.

Bess and George invite their best friend Nancy Drew on an exciting trip to New Orleans during the festive Mardi Gras season. There, they help Bess and George’s relatives tackle a puzzling mystery: an uncle plans to restore an old, abandoned showboat called the River Princess, which has been left stranded in a swamp and is rumored to be haunted by eerie happenings that scare away anyone who approaches. Amid the colorful celebrations, lively atmosphere, and hints of pirates and ghostly goings-on, Nancy steps in to investigate the strange events surrounding the historic vessel and uncover what’s really behind the unsettling rumors.