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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
August 2010
Price:
$16.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
5.5 x 8.25 in
Pages:
400 pp
Ages:
14
Grades:
9
ISBN-13: 9781599905136
ISBN-10: 1599905132
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The Twin's Daughter
By Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Book Description
Be careful who you let in the door . . . they may not want to leave
Lucy Sexton is stunned when a disheveled woman appears at the door one day…a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Lucy's own beautiful mother. It turns out the two women are identical twins, separated at birth, and raised in dramatically different circumstances. Lucy's mother quickly resolves to give her less fortunate sister the kind of life she has never known. And the transformation in Aunt Helen is indeed remarkable. But when Helen begins to imitate her sister in every way, even Lucy isn't sure at times which twin is which. Can Helen really be trusted, or does her sweet face mask a chilling agenda?
Filled with shocking twists and turns, THE TWIN'S DAUGHTER is an engrossing gothic novel of betrayal, jealousy, and treacherous secrets that will keep you guessing to the very end.
"The story offers many absorbing elements of young love, suspense and surprise that undeniably appeal to fans of the gothic romance."—Kirkus Reviews
"Baratz-Logsted’s gothic murder mystery is rife with twists and moves swiftly and elegantly. Lucy is a spunky young woman who frequently challenges societal expectations yet remains in character as a member of upper-class English society. The many surprises that comprise the ending will intrigue and delight readers, as will the satisfying epilogue."—Booklist
"The gothic elements—the secret tunnel, the stranger who insinuates herself into the family, jealousy, murder, and the vague feeling that something is always wrong—will appeal."—VOYA
"Elegant, creepy, and full of effectively developed plot twists. Horror fans who prefer a thoughtful, complex plot to go along with their blood and terror will find this novel achieves a near-perfect balance."—BCCB.
"This suspense-filled story starts out as a basic mystery but quickly turns into a fast-paced thriller filled with murder and intrigue. This riveting story will keep readers guessing until the very end."—School Library Journal
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