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Julia was eight when her cousin Iris invited her to be a bridesmaid, a moment that thrilled her despite practical concerns. The experience left a lasting imprint, and as an adult she becomes a child psychologist who skilfully distinguishes genuine distress from the effects of oppressive adults in her young patients.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Margaret Forster
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