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The Guineveres follows four girls—each bearing the name Guinevere—who are abandoned by their parents and sent to a convent for shelter and guidance. Raised under the watchful eye of nuns, they form a close bond, navigating the challenges of adolescence and the complexities of their shared past. The narrative explores themes of female friendship, identity, and resilience as the girls strive to find their place in a world that has already turned its back on them.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Sarah Domet
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