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Ignored and unpopular, Verity lives invisibly until the Storm docks in the local harbor. Then a vicious, otherworldly grandmother makes life unbearable. Armed with two friends, a strange book, and a mysterious talisman, Verity must find strength to reshape her life's tale. Rich characters and a credible seaside location weave a satisfying narrative of greed, ambition, and the power of stories.