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Semantha Heavenstone, a shy graduate from an exclusive private school, finds herself drawn back to her family's grand Kentucky mansion, a place steeped in painful memories of her mother and older sister, Cassie. Cassie's ghostly presence haunts Semantha, taunting and manipulating her as though still alive. As Semantha navigates the complexities of family secrets and the impending remarriage of her father, she must confront the past while pursuing a promising career within the Heavenstone empire. With the support of handsome Ethan Hunter, she strives for a brighter future, but the phantom of Cassie threatens to derail her hopes and drive her to madness.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: V. C. Andrews
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