To anyone unfamiliar with the story, the book would appear to be a romance novel, not a story about incest, child abuse, and a host of other eye-popping hot button topics. Instead I found a copy with a schmaltzy pink dust jacket depicting an attractive blonde couple staring longingly into each others’ eyes. Perfect timing since the book is considered a “Gothic” drama and Halloween is just around the corner.Īt the bookstore, I was unable to find the original paperback with the image of a weary-eyed blonde looking out of an attic window. Andrews classic that I had originally devoured when I was eleven years old. To this, Marc replied: “Before you get all Flowers in the Attic on me, let’s first find out if Bradford really is your dad.” The exchange prompted me to run out and buy a copy of the 1979 V.C. This worried her because it would make Daniel – someone she had lots of sex with – her half-brother. Recently on the new season of Ugly Betty, Amanda wondered aloud to Marc if Bradford was her father.
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