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After the funeral of their beloved grandmother, sisters Erica and Beth Calcott journey back to Storton Manor – the grand Wiltshire house where they spent idyllic summer holidays as children. The wintry setting of 2009 frames their attempt to reconcile memories, unravel family secrets, and confront the lingering mystery of a missing sister. Amidst the manor’s imposing halls, the women must navigate the complex dynamics of family relationships, the enduring presence of grandmothers, and the psychological weight of past losses.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Katherine Webb
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