Books like Melody by V. C. Andrews
When a devastating mine accident kills her father, Melody Logan’s world collapses. Together with her mother Haille, she leaves West Virginia for Cape Cod, seeking a fresh start while reconnecting with her father’s family. There she meets a cast of relatives—Bible‑devout Uncle Jacob, nervous Aunt Sara, and cousins Cary, deaf May, and the recently deceased twin Laura—each holding hidden truths. As Melody struggles to heal, she discovers dark family secrets and betrayals that threaten to undo her fragile hope of safety and belonging.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: V. C. Andrews
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