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Ligia asked this question about The Family Upstairs (The Family Upstairs, #1):
Anyone else puzzled by this blurb up top?: Gifted musician Clemency Thompson is playing for tourists on the streets of southern France when she receives an urgent text message. Her childhood friend, Lucy, is demanding her immediate return to London. It’s happening, says the message. The baby is back.
Lynda Matthews I don't recall that being Clemency playing for tourists in the south of France. It was Lucy. Clemency didn't come back into the story until after Lucy…moreI don't recall that being Clemency playing for tourists in the south of France. It was Lucy. Clemency didn't come back into the story until after Lucy and Libby (Serenity) and Harry met back at the house. And then they connected with her after talking to her mother.(less)
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The Family Upstairs
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