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Fourteen-year-old Holly Hogan has been in foster care ever since her mother disappeared in pursuit of a wayward boyfriend. When Holly gets placed with a staid married couple, she decides to strike out on her own. She dons a blond wig and re-christens herself "Solace." Holly's journey is compelling, as her secret history unfolds alongside her adventures.