Le Gai Paris
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Last published Wed, Feb 18, 2015
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Amidst the dirty and dangerous backstreets of Paris, three young adults embark on a journey to find themselves...
...Michael, a posh and naive boy travelling from England...
...Thomas, Micheal's equally refined friend and business man...
...And Evangeline a damaged young girl, frightful of the powers of debauchery...
Overwhelmed by intrigue at this stranger's acts, Micheal forms a strong friendship with Evangeline as they explore the twisting alleys and cul-de-sacs of Paris. But even as their lives intertwine, they begin to realise the true repercussions of their inner demons and troubled pasts; But as these flaws constantly eat away at their relationship, can something even more beautiful emerge?
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