The Broken Girls
The Broken Girls by Simone St. James, published by National Geographic Books on November 24, 2020, is a chilling suspense novel that delves into the dark secrets of an abandoned boarding school. Set in Vermont, the narrative unfolds across two timelines: the 1950s, where four girls at Idlewild Hall form a bond amidst whispers of haunting, and the present day, where journalist Fiona Sheridan grapples with the unsolved mystery surrounding her sister’s death near the school’s ruins.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of friendship, loss, and the supernatural as Fiona investigates the restoration of Idlewild Hall, uncovering connections between her sister’s murder and the school’s hidden past. The book intertwines elements of fiction, thrillers, and horror, offering a rich tapestry of suspense that keeps the reader engaged. With a page count of 448, this edition is presented in English, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a story that blends mystery with the eerie atmosphere of a forgotten institution.
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A journalist uncovers the dark secrets of an abandoned boarding school in this chilling suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel.
Vermont, 1950. There’s a place for the girls whom no one wants—the troublemakers, the illegitimate, the ones too smart for their own good. It’s called Idlewild Hall, and local legend says the boarding school is haunted. Four roommates bond over their whispered fears, their friendship blossoming—until one of them mysteriously disappears….
Vermont, 2014. Twenty years ago, journalist Fiona Sheridan’s elder sister’s body was found in the overgrown fields near the ruins of Idlewild Hall. And although her sister’s boyfriend was tried and convicted of the murder, Fiona can’t stop revisiting the events, unable to shake the feeling that something was never right about the case.
When Fiona discovers that Idlewild Hall is being restored by an anonymous benefactor, she decides to write a story about it. But a shocking discovery during renovations links the loss of her sister to secrets that were meant to stay hidden in the past—and a voice that won’t be silenced….
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