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. Davenport's 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 servant's place. Now Fern and her mother are subject to
cruel punishments, harsh conditions, and aren't 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, there's nothing Mrs. Davenport can do to stop them nor can she
continue to guard the secret that haunts the women of Wyndemere--but
there's nothing she won't try.
After all, reputation is everything.