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An incredible story, based on fact, about four children hidden in an attic so that their mother - apparently childless - may inherit a fortune.

The prequel to the "Flowers in the Attic" series of novels.

This is the fourth book in the saga of the Casteel family, begun in "Heaven".

Third book in the trilogy - "Flowers in the attic" and "Petals in the wind".

The series starts in a small West Virginia mining town. Melody Logan feels secure in her father's love but his death leaves her utterly alone.

Audrina, who has lost her memory, wants to be as perfect and as much loved as her dead sister. However, mystery surrounds her sister's death.

Olivia was awakened by an unearthly wail coming from Belinda's bedroom. It was the tragic night that their father would forbid them to speak of ever again.

In this sequel to `Flowers in the attic' the surviving children plan revenge on the grandmother who locked them away and the mother who tried to murder them.

The fourth and final book in the series which began with `Flowers in the attic' - a compelling conclusion.