Lying Low
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Five years ago, Leila ran away for London to live a quiet sheltered life amongst books, drawing no attention to herself. One seemingly ordinary day, this inconspicuous existence is disrupted, her trauma revealed to other people. Is she able to face her biggest fear without collapsing? And importantly, is it wise to fall in love during all this commotion?
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