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At the Senetsky School of the Performing Arts—a grand Manhattan mansion—Cinnamon, Ice, Rose, and Honey meet and quickly become close friends. Each girl brings a unique talent: an edgy actress, a phenomenal vocalist, a graceful dancer, and a skilled violinist. Under the tutelage of Madame Senetsky, a celebrated actress, they face rigorous classes, theatrical outings, and celebrity-filled parties, all while navigating the strict rules of their home. As they grow closer, the girls uncover hint of an unseen watcher and a shadowy web of family secrets that threatens the stability of the school and their own futures.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: V. C. Andrews
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