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Name: Window on the Square
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Phyllis A. Whitney

📘 Window on the Square by Phyllis A. Whitney

Megan Kincaid is asked to relocate to the Reid home and aid Brandon Reid, a nine‑year‑old boy whose temper has spiraled after he accidentally shot his father. Working closely with Brandon, Megan uncovers the hidden circumstances surrounding the boy’s father’s death, turning a domestic struggle into a deeper mystery that puts the family’s secrets at the forefront.

First publish date: 1962

Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense

Authors: Phyllis A. Whitney

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