Hidden Jewel - [Landry 04] - V C Andrews 1995 English

Raised in a New Orleans mansion filled with kindness andlaughter, Pearl Andreas dreams of going to college and becoming a doctor. Butwhen a cruel accident befalls one of her twin brothers, her mother flees to herCajun roots. While searching for her mother, Pearl finds refuge in the arms ofa Cajun man the gentlest friend she has ever known. But only when the stormclouds clear will she discover the shocking truth of her heritage . . .