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Title: one of my favorite books
Review: This book is comprised of two parallel stories, one beginning in India and the other in England. The journey of Cal and Stella contrasts well with the abusive new home of their cousin Fannie. The descriptions are vivid, and the storylines draw you in from the start. As in all Aiken's books it is full of adventure and mystery (but it is not as far fetched as some of her children's stories). Finally, there are those little details (not so little if you've paid attention to her writing) that connect this to her other books. If you've read The Smile of the Stranger, you'll appriciate them, but it is not necessary to have read anything else. All who enjoy a compelling read should get this book!
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