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Synopsis
On the crest of the worst flood that Perdido, Alabama has ever seen, the mysterious Elinor Dammart is rescued from the topmost room of a flooded hotel. Soon Elinor marries her way into the powerful Caskey family, where she brings them wealth and prosperity...but also animosity and death. Blackwater tells the story of fifty years of the Caskey dynasty, and how the Perdido River seems to run eerily through the family's fate.
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Is Rain appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This gothic family saga spans fifty years and includes deaths, family animosity, and mysterious supernatural elements tied to a river. Some violence and dark themes but not graphically depicted.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy atmospheric mysteries about family secrets and the eerie influence of place will find this multi-generational story compelling.