Books like Peppermints in the Parlor (Peppermints #1) by Barbara Brooks Wallace
Emily Luccock, poised to begin a new chapter at Sugar Hill Hall, carries memories of her aunt and uncle's grand old mansion. This time, the house feels different—its bright rooms have dimmed, and a pervasive silence hangs in the air. Emily senses that something sinister lurks behind every shadowed wall, whispering through the night. Determined to understand the strange occurrences, she races against time to uncover the truth and safeguard the people and the home she loves.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: Barbara Brooks Wallace
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