If There Be Thorns

The young family lived as far as possible away from the haunting scenes of their past and, in the sunshine and joy, of their new life, with the children and their shared love, tried to forget the anguish of their loveless inheritance.

But the hidden secrets of the past rose up to trouble them. Their parents dark heritage began to haunt them once more. The rage and hatred they felt returned to torment and twist the next generation. It was only if they could forgive their mother and forgo their final revenge, that peace could at last return to the family.
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