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In this tightly plotted, large‑print mystery, a family is forced to confront a devastating secret: Chloe is suspected of stabbing her twin sister to death in their garden. As the case moves to trial, the book follows the investigation, the search for an explanation, and the emotional toll on those left behind.
First publish date: April 26, 2001
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Marian Babson
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