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Nell Winston, a dining‑room hostess at a seaside resort, is offered a position as companion to Allegra Selkirk, a young woman immobilized by a carriage accident. The wealthy Selkirk estate, Hope’s End, seems grand but hides a tense atmosphere. Nell’s attempts to cheer Allegra are met with resistance, and uncertainty builds around the circumstances of the accident. As Nell’s friendship with Allegra deepens, she becomes determined to uncover the hidden truths that keep the young woman trapped as an invalid.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Jane Peart
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