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Who Is Carolyn Keene? Meet Mildred Wirt Benson, the Original Author Behind Nancy Drew

Multiple ghostwriters penned cases about the iconic sleuth, but one author stands out from the crowd.

By Jessica Ferri | Updated Jul 9, 2019 | Published Aug 3, 2018
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  • Mildred Wirt Benson.

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