SpringSong Books Series by Eva Gibson

Colleen Lloyd, the runaway older sister in Melissa, is determined to develop her talents as a seascape artist until a devastating storm destroys her paintings and takes away her new-found independence. Shattered, Colleen is haunted by a nameless and growing fear that she will be unable to recapture the free-spirited feeling found in her former paintings... moreColleen Lloyd, the runaway older sister in Melissa, is determined to develop her talents as a seascape artist until a devastating storm destroys her paintings and takes away her new-found independence. Shattered, Colleen is haunted by a nameless and growing fear that she will be unable to recapture the free-spirited feeling found in her former paintings.Clues from the past a foreboding house with an overgrown hedge, a concealed garden, and a dimly remembered love story force Colleen to deal with her fears and regrets. Will unlocking the secret that binds these clues together help her discover the peace she longs for? less