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In the atmospheric estate of Pemberton Hurst, Leyla struggles with a fractured family and an elusive identity that threatens to unravel. Confused about whom to trust and where to turn, her unease deepens when a sinister presence stalks the property. The tension culminates as a murderer roams the manor’s corridors, forcing Leyla to confront both personal betrayals and the looming threat.
The novel intertwines romance, suspense, and murder mystery, inviting readers into a world where hidden histories and unseen dangers collide.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Barbara Wood
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