The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls
In this gothic historical tale full of mystery, two girls must uncover the secrets of their haunted home before it's too late.
THE HARROW HOME FOR WAYWARD GIRLS has long stood as a place of secrets. The estate has housed hundreds of young women hidden away during their pregnancies, their homesick cries echoing through the halls, providing a haunting score to Grace Harrow’s childhood.
Now, in the summer of 1947, the Home has been sold to a wealthy hotelier. Grace expects the new owner's daughters to be spoiled. Yet Rose, the eldest daughter—unaware of Mr. Harrow's abusive tendencies—is jealous of Grace's seemingly easy confidence. But as they’re drawn into each other's lives, an unlikely friendship begins to form. Fortunately so, because not all of the wayward girls made it out...
One still lingers. Lurking in the shadows. Looking for vengeance.
To expose the truth buried in the walls of the Harrow Home, Grace and Rose must unravel a legacy of silence and cruelty. But Grace’s father will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden, and if the truth comes to light, it could destroy both their families.
Rich in atmosphere, searingly suspenseful, and populated by exceptionally well-rendered characters, Jessica Spotswood's new YA novel is perfect for fans of Dana Schwartz, Libba Bray, and Andrew Joseph White.
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Praise for The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls
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"The girls are magnetic and justifiably angry in this ferocious gothic mystery with a searing feminist edge. Vivid, gutsy, and filled with hairpin turns and startling secrets, The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls is an immensely satisfying, shivery tale of vengeance."
Nova Ren Suma, NYT bestselling author of The Walls Around Us and Wake the Wild Creatures
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"Darkly atmospheric and impossible to put down, The Harrow Home for Wayward Girls is a haunting tale of secrets, restless spirits, and the fragile bonds between girls determined to survive it all. Jessica Spotswood has written a story that grows more unsettling, and more irresistible, with every page.”
Shea Ernshaw, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Wicked Deep
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"Perceptive, unwavering prose portrays societal expectations in post-WWII America surrounding gender roles, bodily autonomy, and emotional and physical abuse, with candid nuance. Through Grace and Rose’s steadfast partnership, this searing novel considers how friendship empowers women and facilitates moments of resistance, particularly as Rose faces stigma relating to her sexual identity. It’s a complex and haunting tale that makes room for hope and optimism."
Publishers Weekly starred review
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"A reflection on the complexities of girlhood is made both profound and chilling in a layered, atmospheric narrative... The yearning to be desired and the inherent vulnerability that comes with attraction and lust is explored with a deft, compassionate hand."
Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
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"This dark and twisty historical fiction weaves threads of feminism, magical realism, and coming-of-age into a taut mystery with strong female leads and spine-tingling thrills...(and) a dramatic conclusion worthy of the noir films the characters would have enjoyed."
School Library Journal
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"The men who abuse women and girls in this gothic historical thriller come to realize that such actions have lethal consequences."
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