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In the summer of 1912, the Sterling family, known for their opulent lifestyle, prepares for the upcoming celebration of their daughter Emerald's twenty-first birthday. Amidst the festivities, a terrible accident forces a group of mysterious survivors to seek refuge at the family's rustic manor. The household is plunged into confusion and chaos as Smudge, the family's wayward youngest daughter, decides to hold a grandly orchestrated party to celebrate her Great Undertaking. This novel from Sadie Jones, the prize-winning author, is a thrilling and enchanting tale of dark surprises, where social norms are uprooted, and desire triumphs over propriety. The story unfolds with Edwardian wit and opulence, making 'The Uninvited Guests' a captivating read.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Sadie Jones
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