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When Catherine and her brother Rob are unexpectedly left in the care of their enigmatic grandfather, they find themselves confined to a sprawling English country house. Together, they forge a refuge amid the family's dark secrets and the growing turmoil of pre‑World War I Britain. Over time, their sibling bond deepens, pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable, while unseen eyes watch from within the house’s secrets.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Helen Dunmore
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