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Seventeen‑year‑old Isobel is swept into a new life when her mother marries a man she only knows from a brief encounter. They relocate to his imposing mansion on a secluded island, a setting that shifts into a stage for eerie occurrences.
As Isobel grapples with the strange happenings around her, she begins to question her own sanity—a fear that mirrors the troubling experience of her artist father. The story unfolds as a ghostly tale that explores family dynamics, the weight of past trauma, and the tension between hope and dread.
Set against an atmospheric, island backdrop, "Unraveling Isobel" blends elements of supernatural suspense with the challenges of a stepfamily and the uncertainties that come with a new home.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Eileen Cook
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