Beyond the lies
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Last published Fri, Sep 4, 2020
In the eyes of the world, the life of music prodigy Sofia seems perfect. But they don't know about her abusive childhood or the trauma she manages to hide.
So when she finds out her mother is now dead and she is to live with six brothers she's never met before, it becomes a struggle for her to cope with a new life whilst
not letting them see the truth that's shrouded beyond the lies.
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