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The castle of Piscul Dracului, which sits at the threshold between two worlds, is home to five sisters. When their father becomes ill, their vengeful cousin threatens the future of both worlds. Drawing on folklore and the evocative Transylvanian setting, Marillier creates original characters. She plants clues early on and keeps pages turning with suspenseful twists and two romances.
Reviewer: Lauren Adams
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2007