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Name: Sweetwater Creek
Author: Anne Rivers Siddons

📘 Sweetwater Creek by Anne Rivers Siddons

After her mother’s mysterious disappearance and the untimely death of a sibling, Emily Parmenter returns to a South Carolina plantation to rebuild her life. She forges a nearly mystical bond with her beloved spaniel, finding solace and strength in their companionship. The arrival of a rebellious and spirited debutante disrupts the quiet routine of the estate, compelling Emily to confront new challenges and deepening her journey toward healing and personal growth.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Family Saga

Authors: Anne Rivers Siddons

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