Books like Butterfly by V. C. Andrews
Butterfly, an orphaned girl, struggles to escape the shadows of her difficult childhood. As she confronts personal demons, her journey intertwines with the demanding world of ballet, offering hope and resilience amid hardship.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: V. C. Andrews
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