First published 1999
When her mother Fern suddenly dies, Star Tatterton must unravel the secrets of her past. Raised in wealth by her grandmother, Star knows little of Fern's troubled childhood. A strange star-shaped birthmark is the only clue. As Star digs deeper, she uncovers a tangled web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy her own future. Can she find the truth before it's too late?
Genres: fiction, mystery, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: deception, secrets
168 pages · Hardcover · G. K. Hall & Company