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Violence
Some
An alleged assault and imprisonment — described in the accuser's account
Language
None
Elegant British prose; clean language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Adult relationships; mild
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological mechanics of a false accusation — how a coherent lie can destroy innocent lives; the question of who gets believed and why
What this book is about
When fifteen-year-old Betty Kane claims she was kidnapped and kept prisoner by a widow and her daughter at The Franchise, a country house near a small English town, solicitor Robert Blair finds himself drawn to believe the women accused — but the girl's story is remarkably convincing. A classic of English mystery fiction that examines the nature of truth and the power of a compelling false narrative.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
An allegation of kidnapping and abuse — examined from both sides with genuine uncertainty
The psychological power of a false but coherent narrative
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