Everyone in Tenney’s Harbor knows about the Garrison tragedy. How an unexplained fire ravaged their house, killing four of the five family members. But what people don’t know is who did it.
Everyone in Tenney’s Harbor knows about the
Garrison tragedy. How an unexplained fire ravaged their house, killing four of
the five family members. But what people don’t know is who did it. All fingers
point at Pearl Haskins’ father, who was the caretaker of the property, but
Pearl just doesn’t believe it. Leave it to a town of rich people to blame “the
help.”
Befriending the boys could mean getting closer to the truth, clearing her father’s name, and giving Tristan the closure he seems to be searching for. But it could also trap Pearl in a sinister web of secrets, lies, and betrayals that would leave no life unchanged…if it doesn’t take hers first.
“A lush
summer atmosphere, class tensions, and complex romantic feelings all hit
pitch-perfect notes in this slow-burning mystery.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“With intriguing characters and unexpected twists and turns, French keeps her readers guessing until the very end.” (School Library Journal)
“Much as in her debut Grit, French gives a disturbing picture of the world bought by privilege and power.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
“Pearl is an empathetic character, and French does an excellent job of highlighting the tension between social classes in this slow-burning mystery, as well as the difficulties of navigating family drama. “ (Publishers Weekly)
“With intriguing characters and unexpected twists and turns, French keeps her readers guessing until the very end.” (School Library Journal)
“Much as in her debut Grit, French gives a disturbing picture of the world bought by privilege and power.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
“Pearl is an empathetic character, and French does an excellent job of highlighting the tension between social classes in this slow-burning mystery, as well as the difficulties of navigating family drama. “ (Publishers Weekly)