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A dramatic mystery centers on a woman who revisits her childhood home, where she confronts intricate relationships and a web of hidden secrets. The narrative blends romance, suspense, and thriller elements, exploring how past ties shape present dangers.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Phyllis A. Whitney
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