Introduction
Chapter 1. A Governess Gets a Job
Chapter 2. The Two Children
Chapter 3. A Frightening Face
Chapter 4. Two People Who Died
Chapter 5. The Children in Danger
Chapter 6. A Letter to Miles's Uncle
Chapter 7. Flora Disappears
Chapter 8. Trying to Save Miles
Activities

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