The Swan Bed

Back in June , Julianne Hannes , who also created this wonderful collage asked : What was the significance of the Swan Bed ? Is it symbolism ? The Swan bed is dominant within the Dollanganger saga and with anything Virginia does , this was a completely intentional detail. Neisha Chetty explained at the time…

Golden Raintree Symbolism : Question by Candace Marie Butler, Answered by Neisha Chetty

“Reconstruction of hardback cover image from the 1948 edition, made by David Nale” Raintree County Website Candace Marie Butler asked on Whispered Dreams Theatre “Since My Sweet Audrina and the Whitefern is coming out. Here is a picture of the Golden Raintree Audrinia was hurt underneath. Is this what you imagined? What are your thoughts…

Corrines Pearls

Corrine’s diamond butterfly clasp pearl necklace is such an important detail in the Dollanganger saga. It is spoken of in the first three books , having created a lasting impression with both the Dollanganger children and in turn, the readers. AtticSecrets were thrilled when the wonderful Julianne Hannes (expert at tracking things down) posted an…

The Prism Puzzle

WARNING THIS IS A MINDBENDER ! Prisms – man do I love prisms, even before I read Audrina, I would marvel at the magic created by prisms, and the chandeliers that hang in my house. Pretty little rainbows. I love rainbows – pretty neat trick by Nature. I come from the Rainbow Nation – South…

The Porcelain Prisoners

A haunting combination of dual imagery : innocent fragilty twinned with utter devastation………Beautiful survivors – Introducing The Dresden Dolls. Dolls are a constant theme within the Dollanganger Saga, even their imagery is described in such terms : They were a fairytale family with blue eyes and blonde hair , like the delicate, fragile china dolls…