House of Secrets: A Novel (1)

ISBN: 1501162500

Author: Andrews, V.C.

Condition: New

From the New York Times bestselling author and literary phenomenon V.C. Andrews (Flowers in the Attic, My Sweet Audrina) comes a shivery gothic tale of romance, class divisions, and the secrets that haunt families for generations.Ever since Fern could remember, she and her mother have lived as servants in Wyndemere House, the old gothic mansion of the Davenport family. She may have been a servant, but Fern developed a sweet friendship with Dr. Davenports son, Ryder, and she was even allowed free range of the estate.But Dr. Davenport has remarried and his new wife has very different ideas about a servants place. Now Fern and her mother are subject to cruel punishments, harsh conditions, and arent even allowed to use the front door.Yet, for all her wrath, the cruel woman cannot break the mysterious bond between Ryder and Fern. And when Ryder invites Fern to join his friends at prom, theres nothing Mrs. Davenport can do to stop them nor can she continue to guard the secret that haunts the women of Wyndemere-but theres nothing she wont try.After all, reputation is everything.