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Bryony Ashley is drawn back to Ashley Court after her father’s sudden death and the inheritance of a family estate burdened with debt. The grand estate, once elegant, now lies in decline, haunted by a dark family curse. Bryony discovers she has inherited the ancestor’s telepathic ability, the "Ashley Sight," allowing her to communicate through thought with an unknown stranger. Determined to uncover the truth behind her father’s warning and the hidden secrets of the mansion, she suspects the mysterious telepath may be a destined lover awaiting her return. Amid the crumbling walls, tragic memories, and looming peril, Bryony must confront the mysteries that bind her fate to the estate.
First publish date: October 12, 1981
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Mary Stewart
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