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When Kate spends her summer at her aunt’s beach resort hotel, she believes guests are simply what they first seem. As she gets to know the hotel’s visitors— each with their own quirks and secrets— Kate discovers that appearances often hide deeper stories. The book follows her growing understanding of the people around her, underscoring the theme that first impressions can be deceptive.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Janet McNeill
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