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In early-nineteenth century Scotland, sixteen-year-old Josie, an orphan, is sent to live with an aunt and uncle on the rocky, stormy northwest coast. Everything and everyone in her new surroundings, including her relatives, is sinister, threatening, and mysterious. She's told that Eli, the young man she's attracted to, is forbidden to her, but not why. Spirited, curious, and determined, Josie sets out to learn the village's secrets and discovers evil, fueled by heartless greed, as well as a ghostly presence eager for revenge. An author's note gives the historical inspiration for this story.

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The gloomy mood, established from the very moment Josie arrives at the estate, is sustained throughout, infusing each scene with a creeping dread...An excellent introduction to the gothic genre and a satisfyingly errie read. --School Library Journal

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Eve Bunting has written more than two hundred books for young readers, including The Baby Shower, The Wedding, and Smoky Night, the winner of the 1995 Caldecott Medal. Her books are often about important social issues. Born in Ireland, she now lives in California. Alison Larkin is an internationally acclaimed comedienne, award-winning audiobook narrator, and bestselling author. Alison has narrated over 100 bestselling audiobooks, including her own novel, which won an Audiofile Earphones award and joined President Obama and E.B. White on Audible's top ten list of Best Author Narrated Audiobooks of all time. Her unusually wide range of voices can also be heard in cartoons and movies.

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