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Mary Swan Middleton enjoys every privilege that her affluent family in Atlanta provides. But a sudden tragedy forces her into sudden grief and humbling realization. A challenge from the family maid urges Mary to reach the less fortunate. Through this unexpected friendship with Carl, a young man who lives a life very different from hers, Mary discovers insights the wealth she knows could never give her. Together, they investigate a mystery that reveals far more than Mary imagined.
First publish date: July 1, 2001
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Elizabeth Musser
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