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But I soon learn their smiling faces hide even deadlier secrets... \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs I take in the little plates of sandwiches arranged over checked tablecloths, the lavish cocktails, and children playing, I finally feel happy in my new home with \u003cstrong\u003eOwen\u003c\/strong\u003e. I love hearing the gossip from the local families; the whispers about which wives I should avoid, and which husbands sneak out at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then I notice that the mother at number 3, \u003cstrong\u003ePhillipa\u003c\/strong\u003e, is completely ignoring her sweet little girl. All blue-eyed \u003cstrong\u003eLexi \u003c\/strong\u003ewants is for her mother to play with her. 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Wow\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003eEchoes in an Empty Room\u003c\/em\u003e, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53369429918061,"sku":"9781837909780","price":24.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/fY-jqfRAnJ9781837909780.webp?v=1779692533","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-garden-party-a-completely-gripping-and-heart-stopping-psychological-thriller-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}