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In late nineteenth-century New York state, wealthy sixteen-year-old twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe find they are on opposite sides of an ancient prophecy that has destroyed their parents and seeks to do even more harm. Book #1
Quick Summary
If you've ever been fascinated by the idea of twins having completely different fates, this one delivers. Set in late 1800s New York with all the atmosphere of a gothic novel, it follows sixteen-year-old twin sisters Lia and Alice who stumble upon an ancient prophecy that not only tore their family apart but now threatens to pull them apart too. The really compelling part is watching these two sisters who clearly love each other slowly realize they're destined to be enemies, and neither of them wants that to happen. Fans of supernatural mysteries with historical settings, or anyone who loves sibling dynamics gone wrong, will find a lot to sink their teeth into here. Parents should know it has that classic creepy-Victorian vibe with some genuinely tense moments, but it's more about family drama and mystery than anything too graphic. Think of it as a historical spin on stories like The Secret Garden or other books that mix family secrets with a touch of the supernatural.