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Jane, an aspiring artist from a small New England town, moves to New York City seeking independence. She secures a nanny position for a powerful businessman, Rochester, and his daughter, Adele, in a luxurious apartment filled with unsettling secrets. As she navigates the intrigue and romance of the city’s elite, Jane must decide whether to trust the man she loves or protect her best friend from the consequences of his deception.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Aline Brosh McKenna
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