The Girl With The Umbrella
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Katrina has been living on the street since she was 18. She does not remember where she is from, only some little details. She haven't seen her family since she was 15. Everyday she is outside, sitting on a bench with an umbrella above her head, a pillow and a blanket on her lap, and a book in her hand, that she has been reading since she was a teenager. One day a new man in town Gary Black notices her, and he just can't forget about her. When he invites Katrina to his house, to give her shelter, Katrina does not know yet, that this is the moment that will change her life. Will she learn what happened to her? Or Will she move on with Gary?
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