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Set against the backdrop of a declining northern holiday resort, Beryl Bainbridgeβs story follows the lives of young girls whose innocent play masks a sinister undercurrent. The novel explores themes of child abuse, erotic manipulation, and supernatural possession, creating a chilling portrait of corrupted childhood.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Bainbridge, Beryl
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