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Jason and Paige Bennett, a family on the brink of new life, uncover an 11‑year‑old girl abandoned in their attic. Once calmed, Lily reveals a fragile, bright spirit, but hidden pain shadows her eyes. As Paige faces another pregnancy, the couple learns that Lily’s presence may hold deeper secrets that threaten their safety and test their own family and parental instincts.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Gloria Murphy
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