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What year was the book published?

1982. It was published in 1982. V.C. Andrews herself actually wrote this one, not a ghost writer as many of her others.

What is Audrina's last name?

Adare. Audrina was named after her older sister who was raped and killed by boys in the woods.

What is the name of the mansion where Audrina lives?

Whitefern. Foxworth and Farthinggale are from other Andrews novels. I made Blackthorn up.

What was unusual about the clocks in Audrina's house?

They all were set on different times. Audrina's parents did this intentionally to confuse her. The calenders were all on different months and years also.

How is Audrina's dead sister referred to in the story?

The First and Best Audrina. The First and Best Audrina 'died' 16 years before the story begins.

What 'tragedy' was always befalling Vera?

She kept breaking her bones. She eventually dies from falling down the stairs.

Who are Audrina's parents?

Lucietta and Damian. Ellsbeth is her aunt, Sylvia and Vera are her sisters, and Arden is her boyfriend.

How does Lucietta die?

During childbirth. She dies giving birth to Sylvia.

Where did Audrina's father make her sit to help her remember things?

Rocking chair. 'Just a playroom, safe in my home. Only a playroom, safe in my home.'

What song was sung at Arden and Audrina's wedding?

'I Love You Truly'. They got married in a small town in North Carolina by the justice of the peace, whose wife played the music.