That Vain Night
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Last published Sat, Jun 23, 2012
Veronica Pearl.
One name, one woman, and one night that started it all.
William Mclavish, the fool unfortunate enough to be Veronica's puppet.
Ashton Renders, so cared for yet so ignorant.
Dan Jefferson, will he ever be rewarded with a loving smile?
Aireen Glenn, what ever would happen to our little tale when she finds out her friend isn't as simple as she thought?
A glow of truth, webs of lies, a hug of friendship, a twist of betrayal, words of love, and stabs of hate.
Five people - brought together.
Mysterious pasts and burning desires.
One thing's a fact - Veronica Pearl isn't quite the sweet Asian girl she used to be.
Flip the pages and go through the life of the vainest.
Veronica is known to put on a good show.
A modern interpretation of "Vanity Fair", originally written by William Makepeace Thackeray.
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