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Books like The stolen kiss

A lively blend of social festivities and art-world intrigue that quickly pivots into a classic, fast-paced whodunit. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The stolen kiss.

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intriguing
collegiate
suspenseful

01
The thirteenth pearl
Carolyn Keene
A classic, clue-driven adventure where a brave young sleuth faces down dangerous foes to recover a stolen treasure.
Shares:
- suspenseful
- earnest
02
The clue of the velvet mask
Carolyn Keene
A glamorous masquerade gives way to thrilling disguises and clever sleuthing in a classic, comforting whodunit.
Shares:
- intriguing
- suspenseful
- earnest
03
The Quest of the Missing Map
Carloyn Keene
A classic, puzzle-driven adventure that captures the thrill of piecing together long-lost secrets.
Shares:
- suspenseful
- earnest
04
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
Keene Carolyn
A delightfully atmospheric, vintage mystery where sharp wits and unwavering courage dismantle spooky illusions.
Shares:
- suspenseful
- earnest
- pursuit of justice
05
Small volcanoes
Sarah Kinney
A cheerful, low-stakes mystery that celebrates childhood curiosity and the power of teamwork.
Shares:
- earnest
06
Detective camp
Ron Roy
A sun-drenched, puzzle-filled summer adventure where clever kids get to outsmart the grown-ups.
Shares:
- earnest
07
Stolen children
Peg Kehret
A ticking-clock thriller that trades on quick wits and the fierce, protective instinct of a young protagonist backed into a corner.
Shares:
- suspenseful
- earnest
08
Trixie Belden and the Mystery of the Queen's Necklace
Kathryn Kenny
A shadowy pursuit through atmospheric English landscapes tests the bonds of friendship and unravels the secrets of an old heirloom.
Shares:
- suspenseful
- earnest
- unraveling secrets
09
Nancy Drew
Daniela Burr
A sun-drenched, plucky Hollywood mystery that feels like a breezy afternoon at the movies.
Shares:
- earnest
10
Fancy Nancy
Jane O'Connor
A glitter-dusted, vocabulary-expanding celebration of affection and the delightful thrill of a secret admirer.
Shares:
- earnest
11
Stolen Kisses
Suzanne Enoch
A sparkling historical romance where icy propriety melts under the heat of a scandalous rake's attention, complicated by a dash of murder.
Feels:
- sparkling
- swoony
- adventurous
12
The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore
Joan Lowery Nixon · 1979
A tense, claustrophobic thriller about the terrifying isolation of being a victim that nobody believes.
Shares:
- suspenseful
- earnest

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