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Petals on the Wind is a 1980 novel by V. C. Andrews, the second volume in the Dollanganger series. It follows the siblings after their successful escape from the attic in November 1960 and spans fifteen years of their attempts to rebuild lives, confront family secrets, and navigate the psychological aftermath of abuse.
The narrative covers themes of inheritance and succession, mother‑daughter dynamics, sibling rivalry, and the haunting legacy of child abuse and incest. It also touches on mystery and horror elements, with psychological tension often set against the backdrop of psychiatric institutions and unresolved family trauma.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: V. C. Andrews
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