Susan M asked this question about The Summer Before the War:
Is Aunt Agatha actually Daniel's mother?
Beachreader I think by Hugh 's reaction at the cemetery, we are meant to conclude that. That would explain why he was her favorite. And didn't John admonish Agath…moreI think by Hugh 's reaction at the cemetery, we are meant to conclude that. That would explain why he was her favorite. And didn't John admonish Agatha more than once, telling her she had given up her right to tell Daniel what to do.(less)
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