Lost Girls of Willowbrook: Sneak Peek

Be one of the first to read this exclusive sneak preview sample edition! In this gripping and emotionally-charged novel of survival and resilience, New York Times bestselling author Ellen Marie Wiseman takes readers on a riveting journey as one brave young woman's search for the truth about her sister leads her to the infamous Willowbrook institution.

Sage Winters always knew her identical twin Rosemary was a little different. They shared a deep bond and love for the same things, but Rosemary – more perceptive to every emotion, easily moved to joy or tears – seemed to need more protection from the world. Tragically, six years after Rosemary's death from pneumonia, Sage, now sixteen, still deeply mourns her loss. Their mother's unexpected passing in a car crash has left Sage living with her resentful stepfather, Alan, who never wanted the responsibility.

Sage is stunned to discover that Alan has kept a shocking secret – Rosemary didn't actually die. She was committed to the Willowbrook State School and has been languishing there until just a few days ago, when she went missing. Sage knows little about the notorious Willowbrook, other than it being a place shrouded in rumor and mystery, where local parents threaten to send misbehaving children.

With no idea what to expect, Sage secretly sets out to Willowbrook, determined to find Rosemary. What she learns once she steps through its doors, and is mistakenly believed to be her long-lost sister, will change the course of her life in ways she could never have imagined.

Delving deep into the dark history of Willowbrook and the lives of the vulnerable individuals trapped within its walls, this powerful novel explores themes of family, identity, and the enduring human spirit. As Sage navigates the dangerous and heartbreaking realities of the institution, she must confront her own demons and uncover the truth about her sister's fate, while fighting for a chance at redemption and a future beyond the shadows of Willowbrook.

Poignant, gripping, and meticulously researched, this captivating story from Ellen Marie Wiseman is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound power of love to overcome even the most daunting of circumstances.

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