The Poison Tree
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Last published Sat, Aug 17, 2024
Esmeray Sallow, a girl with great poise and quiet intellect was born into a family of the highest form of prestige. Sallow manor is nothing short of elegant but there are secrets hidden behind the walls of dark marble and stone. When Esmeray and her older, mischievous brother, Alastair, get into trouble at their parents annual ball a strict punishment is set into motion. Esmeray, Alastair, and the luxurious twins Dorian and Idalia Grimwood embark on a laborious journey to fulfill their parents wishes and take responsibility that will gain them status in the ever changing kingdom. However what will happen when the truth of what lies behind closed doors emerges, where all of the missing people have gone, and what happens when a poison tree sinks its roots into the soil?
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