Three eccentric, aging sisters live on at Milderhurst Castle through the decades. The oldest sister must protect and defend the castle and her sisters. All three have faced traumatic heartbreak and abuse. Now a contemporary female editor has come seeking an interview. Is it time to let the secrets go?
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Sometimes It Is Better to Leave Family Secrets Alone
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