Early 1900s London. Taken from his homeland, twelve-year-old Celestine spends most of the time locked away in the attic of a large house by the sea, except when acting as an unpaid servant. 1974: Lowra, a young orphan girl born into wealth and privilege, finds herself trapped in the same attic. Searching for a ray of light, Lowra finds under the floorboards an old-fashioned pen, a porcelain doll, a beaded necklace, and a message carved on the wall. Providing comfort for her when all hope is lost, these clues will lead her to uncover the secrets of the attic.
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