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Gwyneth Shepherd, a quiet schoolgirl, discovers that she carries a rare time‑travel gene. When her polished cousin Charlotte is suddenly whisked away, Gwyneth must track down the truth—her mother’s fabricated birth date, the family legacy channeled through male lines, and the enigmatic Gideon, a fellow traveler. Together they navigate the 18th‑century streets and present‑day London, unearthing hidden bonds, perilous secrets, and the delicate balance between destiny and choice.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kerstin Gier
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