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Bridget struggles with self‑image, feeling overweight, unattractive, and sidelined by her adoptive father. When she encounters a mysterious house, her longing for escape turns into a journey of discovery, compelling her to face her emotions and embrace reality.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Isabelle Holland
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