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Summers at Castle Auburn

Sharon Shinn

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Summers at Castle Auburn
Summers at Castle Auburn

Enchanted summers, unfolding secrets, maturity's poignant tale.

If you're drawn to stories that weave magic with the bittersweet tapestry of growing up, you'll find a friend in "Summers at Castle Auburn." This book is a delightful blend of the wonder found in childhood summers and the sometimes painful clarity that comes with maturity. The protagonist's return to a place of nostalgia, now shrouded with dread, makes for a compelling narrative about the loss of innocence and the discovery of one's true self amidst the echoes of the past.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780441009282
Author: Sharon Shinn
Publisher: Ace
Date of Publication: 2002-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Related Topics: High Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Young Adult Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 12254 readers)

Description

As a child, Coriel Halsing spent many glorious summers at Castle Auburn with her half-sister—and fell in love with a handsome prince who could never be hers. But now that she is a young woman, she begins to see the dark side of this magical place...
 

Enchanted summers, unfolding secrets, maturity's poignant tale.

If you're drawn to stories that weave magic with the bittersweet tapestry of growing up, you'll find a friend in "Summers at Castle Auburn." This book is a delightful blend of the wonder found in childhood summers and the sometimes painful clarity that comes with maturity. The protagonist's return to a place of nostalgia, now shrouded with dread, makes for a compelling narrative about the loss of innocence and the discovery of one's true self amidst the echoes of the past.

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