Whispering Hearts — V.C. Andrews

The thrilling House of Secrets series continues with this unputdownable gothic novel following a young woman who is determined to make it as a singer in America -- no matter the cost.

Renowned for her singing across the English countryside, Emma is tired of performing only in pubs and at church services. She's determined to leave her misty hometown for the dazzling streets of New York City. She'll become a Broadway star, or die trying.

Her father, stubborn and full of rage, disowns her on the spot. But with her heart set on a glittering future that she'll do anything to achieve, she walks out of the door and into a new life.

But when she arrives, her fate is not what she imagined...