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Summary

The novel "The House of the Sisters" by Charlotte Link tells the story of Barbara and Ralph, who decide to spend their Christmas holidays in a secluded house in the English countryside. Due to a snowstorm, they find themselves cut off from the outside world. In this house, Barbara discovers a diary belonging to the former owner, Frances Gray. As she delves into its pages, Barbara learns about Frances's life, her fight for women's rights, and her complex relationship with her sister. Frances's story intertwines with the present, prompting Barbara to reevaluate her own life and her relationship with her husband. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, the struggle for freedom and equality, as well as intricate family dynamics.