The Distant Hours

“The castle had a way of keeping its secrets and its people.”

Milderhurst Castle feels like a character that refuses to let the sisters leave. It holds onto them like a physical weight.

Edie realizes her mother's silence was actually a form of protection. Some truths are just too heavy to carry alone.

“Time had stopped for Juniper in 1941.”

Juniper stayed stuck in her mind because of one broken promise. It shows how easily a single moment can freeze a whole life.

Percy and Saffy gave up everything to keep their sister safe. Their loyalty looks a lot like a prison by the end.