Friday, February 8, 2013

Joan of Arc... and Nancy Drew

Nancy’s (female) friend George finds inspiration in Joan of Arc…

“The idea of a girl soldier appeals to me.  What terrific courage she had!”….  Nancy smiled.  “I wish we had Joan on this trip with us.  She was a pretty good detective, too.” 

The Mystery of the 99 Steps (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, 1966) 
 
 
Image: Philadelphia Museum of Art