Deaths and disappearances pile up as a mysterious beast stalks the French countryside and two girls seize an unlikely opportunity that just might save them allor serve them up on a platter.Step into this chilling, historical horror inspired by the unsolved mystery of the Beast of Gvaudan.When a series of brutal, mysterious deaths start plaguing the countryside and whispers of a beast in the mountains reach the quiet French hamlet of Mende, most people believe its a curseGods punishment for their sins.But to sixteenyearold Josphine and her best friend, Clara, the beast isnt a curse. Its an opportunity.For years, the girls of Mende have been living in a nightmarefathers who drink, brothers who punch, homes that feel like prisonsand this is a chance to get them out.Using the creatures attacks as cover, Josphine and Clara set out to fake their friends deaths and hide them away until its safe to run. But escape is harder than they thought. If they cant brave a harsh winter with little food If the villagers discover what theyre doing If the beast finds them first...Those fake deaths might just become real ones.

Binding: Hardback;352 pages; Publisher: Random House USA Inc; Classification: YF; Weight: 576 g; Dimensions: 149 x 217 x 31

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