The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
In the summer of 1961, Isabel resides alone in her late mother's countryside home in the tranquil Dutch province of Overijssel. Her orderly life is disrupted when her brother Louis leaves his new girlfriend, Eva, to stay for the season. Eva's carefree nature clashes with Isabel's disciplined routine, sparking a growing obsession. As small items begin to vanish from the house, Isabel's suspicions intensify, leading her down a path of paranoia and unexpected infatuation. Amidst the heat of summer, Isabel uncovers unsettling truths about Eva and the house, revealing that the shadows of the past may linger longer than anticipated.
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- 2024
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