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When Mary Anne's Uncle Charlie dies, she discovers a box in his belongings and a hidden house in Georgia. As she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her uncle's life, she meets unexpected characters and uncovers a web of family secrets and forgotten memories.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Mary Anne Enslow
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