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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.
Crimsonqwn Well that text never happened. I think it was her calendar reminding her "baby's 25th birthday" or something plain like that. The title comes from whe…moreWell that text never happened. I think it was her calendar reminding her "baby's 25th birthday" or something plain like that. The title comes from when they first came to the house they had the servants quarters (up the side staircase). They didn't stay there long and the title is deceiving. (less)
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The Family Upstairs
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