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Challys Winthrop promises her ailing mother that she will safeguard her younger brother Ty from the harsh influence of a ruthless stepfather. To fulfill this promise, Challys must set aside her gentle nature and orchestrate a bold, intricate plan. As unforeseen events loom and her strategy risks unraveling, she faces another desperate choice, all while the looming threat of her stepfather jeopardizes the fragile peace she and her brother have found.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Jane Peart
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