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Three sisters travel to a rural village to collect their late grandfather’s inheritance. Instead of wealth, they find skepticism and an empty estate, forcing them to confront family secrets, sibling bonds, and their own identities. Amid the cottage’s quiet and uneasy locals, each sister learns the true value of love, loyalty, and self‑acceptance.
Set against a small‑town backdrop, the story explores themes of inheritance, filial duty, and teenage self‑discovery while weaving humor and warmth into the sisters’ awkward yet heartfelt journey.
First publish date: September 18, 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Julie Johnston
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