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Makepeace, a brave and resourceful girl, has guarded herself against intruding spirits for years. When a powerful, wild ghost enters her body, she finds herself in a precarious position as she moves to live with her father's wealthy relatives. Amidst tensions of civil conflict and a family secret that could bring ruin, Makepeace must decide whether the threat of possession or the certainty of death is the greater danger. The tale, written by Frances Hardinge, combines adventure, friendship, and supernatural intrigue to explore identity and survival in a fraught era.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Frances Hardinge
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