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Petals on the Wind

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Petals on the Wind by Virginia Andrews is the sequel to Flowers in the Attic and continues the story of the Dollanganger siblings as they struggle to overcome their traumatic past. Escaping from their attic imprisonment, they seek new lives but are haunted by lingering secrets and old wounds. The novel delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the search for identity amidst the tangled web of family dynamics.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish tales of family secrets, emotional turmoil, and personal growth. The story weaves elements of romance, suspense, and drama as it follows characters navigating the complex aftermath of a troubled past, making it perfect for fans of gripping, emotional storytelling.

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Petals on the Wind

The bestselling phenomenon of the Dollanganger family saga continues as the children who escaped the attic build new lives, haunted by their tragic past.

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The bestselling phenomenon of the Dollanganger family saga continues as the children who escaped the attic build new lives, haunted by their tragic past.

Their captivity in their grandparents’ attic is finally over. But revenge is a torment they cannot escape…

The Dollanganger children are trying to rebuild their lives after suffocating for so long in the terrifying darkness of the attic. The siblings must put aside their past and learn to love and dream again, in order to find their rightful place in the world.

Still, dreams of happiness and success are easily crowded out by thoughts of vengeance. Cathy is determined to make those responsible for destroying their childhood pay, from the grandmother who tormented them to the mother who abandoned them.

Disturbing, lavishly written gothic romance at its finest, Petals on the Wind is the second book in the bestselling Dollanganger saga, still as engrossing today as it was when it first appeared.

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Petals on the Wind by Virginia Andrews is praised as a modern fairytale with a twisted narrative. Reviews highlight its beautiful yet macabre writing style, comparing it to classic fairy tales with a Victorian Gothic touch. The compelling storyline and horror elements make the book irresistible, while the bizarre plots combined with a sense of pathos add depth and strength.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007443154

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Virginia Andrews lived in Norfolk, Virginia, studied art and worked as a fashion illustrator, commercial artist and portrait painter. Flowers in the Attic, based on a true story, was her first novel. It became an immediate bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic when it was first published in 1979. Virginia Andrews died in 1986, leaving a considerable amount of unpublished work.

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