If There Be Thorns – Virginia Andrews

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If There Be Thorns by V.C. Andrews is the third book in the Dollanganger series, a dark family saga blending gothic suspense and psychological drama. The story follows Christopher and Cathy as they build a loving home for their children: the gifted teenager Jory, imaginative nine-year-old Bart, and their baby daughter. But their fragile peace is shattered when a mysterious elderly woman and her eerie butler move in next door, drawing young Bart under their sinister influence.

As the story unfolds, Bart’s behaviour becomes increasingly disturbing, and Cathy and Chris are forced to confront the traumatic secrets of their past that now threaten to destroy everything they hold dear. Rich with themes of family loyalty, hidden darkness, and psychological horror, If There Be Thorns continues the haunting narrative that fans of the Dollanganger saga have come to expect. This novel is a compelling read for lovers of gothic fiction and intense, emotionally charged stories.