
However, the situations do become clear, by the end of the story. The above set-up really doesn't make much sense.

Finally, although he supposedly only knows her as the village freak, muscular blond William Moseley (as Arden Lowe) has fallen madly in love with Eisley. Eisley's only friend is sisterly sexpot Tess Atkins (as Vera). Modestly costumed, but in sultry make-up, Ms. However, when a sexy piano teacher offers lessons, brooding papa James Tupper (as Damian Adare) lets the alluring young India Eisley (as Audrina) share the handsome man's piano seat. Also, she is forbidden to associate with the surrounding community. The parents have another Audrina and try to protect her from the same awfulness by secluding her in the family mansion. This character is referred to as "the first Audrina." The tragedy has caused everyone to go crazy.

Kids growing up/acting up? - Yes Internal struggle/realization? - Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult BookĬoping with loss of loved one(s) - Yes Loss of.When she was nine-years-old, something awful happened to Audrina. When she finally discovers the truth, she must come to grips with the reality of what happened to the first Audrina, who she really is, and how much damage a parent can do out of desire to "save" his child.Ĭlick on a plot link to find similar books! Plot & Themes Tone of book? - depressed Though she marries Arden, Audrina cannot bring herself to be happy, because she feels that there is a secret that no one is telling her. For example, the cruel, manipulative Vera is not her cousin at all but rather her half-sister. As she grows older Audrina begins to learns secrets about her family. She also becomes friends with his mother Billie, a figure skater who lost her legs in an injury. One day Audrina breaks the rule about going into the woods, and she meets Arden Lowe, a young boy who will become her one playmate and companion.

Her older sister was named Audrina and young Audrina constantly believes that she will never fill the shoes of the "first and best Audrina". This serves as a remined for young Audrina not to wander around alone in the woods. Seven year old Audrina Adare lives with her parents, her cousin Vera, and she also lives in the shadow of her older sister who was raped and murdered before she was born.
