Nancy Drew (Set OF 7 Books)The Mystery at Lilac Inn, The Secret of the Old Clock/ The Hidden Staircase/ The Bungalow Mystery/ The Clue in the Diary/ The Secret of Shadow Ranch/ The Secret of Red Gate Farm. (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories)

Over the decades the character has evolved in response to changes in American culture and tastes. The books were extensively revised, beginning in 1959, largely to eliminate racist stereotypes, with arguable success. Many scholars agree that in the revision process, the heroine's original, outspoken character was toned down and made more docile, conventional, and demure. In the 1980s a new series was created, the Nancy Drew Files, which featured an older and more professional Nancy as well as romantic plots. In 2004 the original Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series, begun in 1930, was ended and a new series, Girl Detective, was launched, with an updated version of the character who drives a hybrid electric vehicle and uses a cell phone. Illustrations of the character have also evolved over time, from portrayals of a fearless, active young woman to a fearful or passive one.