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In 1906, sixteen‑year‑old Mattie St. James dreams of college and a career as a writer, but her father and fiancé insist on a more conventional life. Determined to pursue her ambitions, she takes a job at a summer inn in the Adirondack mountains. While working there, she discovers the startling truth about the death of a guest, forcing her to confront the realities of her future and the limits of her freedom. The story blends coming‑of‑age themes with historical detail, set against the backdrop of early twentieth‑century farm life and hotel culture.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jennifer Donnelly
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