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Foxlowe follows the coming‑of‑age of a girl named Green in an old moorland house that serves as a sanctuary for her community. The family shares everything and follows a strict set of rituals, contrasting with a bleak outside society where money dominates. As Green’s younger sister Blue becomes increasingly intrigued by the life beyond the commune, she begins to question the safety and order of their world. The novel builds toward a tense climax that examines superstition, survival, betrayal, and redemption within a utopia that begins to unravel.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Eleanor Wasserberg
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