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Author
Publisher
B & H Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Doubleday large print home library ed.
Physical Desc
520 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
This mid-1800s tale begins with seventeen-year-old Joelle Jones fending off unwelcome advances from her predatory stepfather just after her mother has died. When the man is declared Joelle's legal guardian, she knows he will have his way with her, so in desperation runs away.