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Reconstructing amelia was compared to gone girl and i think that was a huge mistake, since reconstructing amelia is a fabulous book on its own merit, but it is no gone girl. Reconstructing amelia audiobook, written by kimberly. Kate knows her straighta, overachiever daughter didnt cheat. Jun 20, 20 reconstructing amelia by kimberly mccreight, 9781471111297, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the clues leading up in the investigation, kate learns important news and secrets that amelia was hiding from her.
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