First published 1996
Forced into the cramped confines of their grandparents' attic, four siblings cling to each other as their captivity stretches on for years. Held hostage by a vengeful grandmother, they endure unimaginable cruelty, until one finally escapes—determined to exact revenge on those who tore their family apart. But the scars of the attic run deep, and the children's bonds will be tested as they fight to break free and reclaim their lives.
Genres: historical-fiction, psychological-thriller, gothic-horror, family-drama
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Europe, Florida, Foxworth Hall, Gladstone, Library, New York City, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Period: 1957, 1960, 1960-1975
736 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse, incest