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Summary: A Little Secret miniseries - Very highly recommended
Review: Eva Haines comes to isolated Liberty Island to tidy up the affairs of an eccentric distant relative. Within a week of arrival, she knows that someone watches, despite the fact that her cousin claimed the island is deserted except for an ancient donkey named Andy. There had once been a lone resident at the other end of the island, but Eva has no reason to believe that he is still in residence. So when she spies a child who later appears in her kitchen, Eva is taken aback. But no more so than when the wild child's father appears looking for her. The daughter of reclusive Silas Lord, Fanny practically owns the island. Her brash charm quickly wins Eva's heart. But Eva cannot help wondering why Silas would so carefully seclude his daughter, not even allowing her to attend school. She has no playmates, but she does have a fascination for lipstick, jewelry and the contents of refrigerators. Silas has no appetite for society, but his daughter seems to crave new company, being drawn irresistibly to the other side of the island. Once she'd broken her father's rules to visit, Fanny cannot seem to stay away. Silas struggles between giving her a normal upbringing under strange circumstances and teaching herself with various excursions. Perhaps Eva can even help. As an elementary teacher she might be sympathetic to the reasons Silas intends to keep his daughter hidden. Sociable, sassy Fanny threatens to steal the show in THE WILD CHILD, but it is her impetuous enthusiasm that draws her reclusive father Silas and newcomer Eva together. The island paradise presents the perfect setting, complete with seclusion, beaches and bathing pools. Indeed, once again author Judith Bowen displays her dazzling storytelling ability with this tale. Characteristic of all her books, THE WILD CHILD captures the heart and imagination with flair that makes all of her books extraordinary. THE WILD CHILD comes very highly recommended.
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Summary: Storyline from Publisher
Review: When Eva Haines first comes to remote (and supposedly deserted) Liberty Island, she has the uncanny feeling that someone's watching her - and she's right. A small wild-looking child with a huge black dog has been following her around. Eva, who's spending a few weeks on the island to deal with an elderly relative's estate, is puzzled. Who is this little girl? Where did she come from? Eva finds out soon enough. Fanny is the daughter of the reclusive Silas Lord. But once she learns this, Eva only has more questions. Why are Silas and his daughter hiding out on Liberty Island? What secret is Silas keeping about this child he obviously adores? And why is Eva falling in love with such a mysterious man?
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