Colonialism ahoy! But first, Ned-napping! Nancy and her entourage are planning to join an Emerson trip to East Africa (I KNOW) when Ned goes missing. He’s recovered in time for the trip, and Nancy has two mysteries to solve: why someone is claiming an artificially created sapphire with a spider embedded inside was STOLEN from a guy who had a naturally-occurring one, AND the ultimate fate of a missing safari guide. Also, George may or may not develop a crush on a girl after Bess gives said girl a 90s teen movie makeover. Near death experiences all around!