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A Private prequel that tells the true origins of Billings House!
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The year is 1915 when sixteen-year-old Eliza Williams arrives at the Billings School for Girls in Easton, Connecticut. Her parents expect her to learn the qualites of a graceful, dutiful wife. But Eliza and her housemates have a dangerous secret: They're witches. After finding a dusty, leather... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Elizabeth Williams: Called Eliza, attends Billings School for Girls, new there
- Eliza Williams: She is the main character. She is the one who found the book of spells and decided to try to do them.
- Maurice: Elizabeth's coachman
- May Williams: Elizabeth's sister who is engaged to George Thackery III
- George Thackery III: May's fiance
- Catherine White: She was nice to Eliza and she wanted to be trustworthy for Eliza.
- Thresea Billings: The queen bee of Billings, her family owns the school
- Harrison Knox: The hottie that Eliza falls for!
- Jonathan Thackery: Brother of George Thackery III. Attends Easton Academy
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“Ugh, but don't you hate to perspire? It's so unladylike." "A necessary evil, I'm afraid”
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“I don't mean to offend you, Catherine, but if you live your entire life wondering what you're going to regret later, you'll never truly live it.”
Theresa
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Even at the tender age of sixteen, Elizabeth Williams was the rare girl who knew her mind.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Kate Brian (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781442412361
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 9781442412361
Page Count: 336
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- Dewey: FIC BRI
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