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Tessa Gilbert, steeped in family tradition and the weight of her grandmother’s expectations, finds herself at a crossroads as she grows from a dependent girl into an independent young woman. The friction between her love for the family estate and her desire for escape sparks an inner struggle that challenges her sense of identity.
As Tessa wrestles with the pull of Barmote Hall, she encounters a web of secrets linked to her grandmothers and the enigmatic Mrs. Masson, a tenant at the Lodge. These revelations force Tessa to confront a hidden injustice that threatens the very foundation of her understanding of loyalty and belonging.
Set against a backdrop of late‑19th‑century gothic intrigue, the story explores themes of spiritual freedom, the weight of family duty, and the unsettling discoveries that awaken a young woman’s courage.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Anna Gilbert
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