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Brie is determined to break free from her strict father's influence and reunite with her mother, who abandoned her as an infant. Her plan takes an unexpected turn when she uncovers a chilling secret that rewrites her understanding of family and identity. This tight‑knit story explores the complex dynamics of fathers, daughters, mothers, and daughters in the context of long‑held truths and personal transformation.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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