Behind These Walls
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Last published Thu, Jul 26, 2018
In the vast and opportunistic island of Manhattan, New York City seems to be a beast of it's own, lurking in the shadows, and aching to expose the perfect downfall. Two strong and independent women of different generations and social standing, struggle with the ability to love and be loved behind the walls of fame. Victoria Mansfield, a passionate and ambitious new actress, seeks a world of success, and faces the challenge of accepting her identity, and wanting to be loved out loud. Meanwhile Katherine Steele, a finely established actress and socialite, learns to find love again, but she struggles to find the balance between family, new love, and image.
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