Nancy Beaule

The Joker's Revenge
Book blurb...
Darci Miller is fiercely committed to being the perfect daughter for her widowed father, but his overprotective nature is testing her limits. Set in the backdrop of a Maine summer camp in 1972, this captivating young adult mystery/romance dives deep into a dark family secret surrounding her late mother. When she learns of an opportunity to become a secretary at the very camp where her mother once worked in the 1950s, she jumps at the chance to find the truth.
As Darci settles into camp life, she quickly realizes that there's more afoot than just innocent marshmallow roasts. While a malicious prankster is playing cruel tricks that are harming innocent children, the head chef is on the verge of a culinary breakthrough a machine that eliminates fat and calories from food. This invaluable invention has drawn the attention of someone intent on stealing it for financial gain and to settle old scores. In her search for the truth, Darci uncovers shocking revelations about her mother's past that could change everything.
Amidst the escalating chaos, she finds herself drawn to her charming boss, all while navigating the jealousy of the camp owners' spoiled daughter.
