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Grace Houston, the beloved daughter of a U.S. naval officer and a charming wife, faces sudden loss that shatters her world. She and her mother, Jackie Lee, relocate from a Virginia naval base to Palm Beach, Florida, seeking fresh starts. At a prestigious private school where appearance trumps personality, Grace struggles to fit in as her mother pushes her toward acceptance by the elite crowd. Soon, Jackie marries millionaire Winston Montgomery, promising high society and stability, but shadows of grief linger. The young and charismatic Kirby Scott quickly embeds himself in Jackie’s life, intent on winning her wealth and her daughter’s affection. Grace yearns to escape the relentless pressures and protect her purity from the predatory forces surrounding her.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: V. C. Andrews
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