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Living in London at the close of the nineteenth century, ten‑year‑old Florence Crutchfield is moved from an orphanage to a family home run by her great‑uncle, great‑aunt, and her ailing cousin James. The quiet household hides a darker secret, as a hostile inhabitant threatens the safety of Florence and James. The story blends historical detail with the suspense of ghost‑lit intrigue, exploring themes of family loyalty, jealousy and the plight of orphans.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Mary Downing Hahn
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