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When Rosalind Penderwick’s wedding approaches, the Penderwick family travels back to the storied Arundel estate. Lydia, eager to follow in her older sisters’ footsteps, discovers the same charms and surprises that once captivated them all.
The book blends family dynamics, sibling camaraderie, and a nostalgic summer setting around a traditional wedding backdrop.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jeanne Birdsall
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