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Jinx is a reserved, artistic student who has always felt comfortable in the quiet corners of her boarding school. In her final year, the school’s glamorous and wealthy classmate, whom Jinx has considered her best friend, betrays her trust, leaving Jinx grappling with feelings of betrayal and the challenges of high‑school life.
The novel explores themes of friendship, infatuation, and the vulnerability of teenage girls navigating the complexities of love and loyalty in a close‑knit school environment.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Jane Futcher
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