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When a stranger dies in the Steeple family’s old house, sixteen‑year‑old Declan is left with unsettling dreams, random memories, and unexplained coincidences. Determined to uncover the truth, he delves into his family’s past, seeking answers about the mother who left when he was ten and the secrets hidden within their home.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Tim Wynne-Jones
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