Deception

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Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Paris and the tumult of the 1960s, the narrative follows a young Australian man who arrives in a city torn by riots, driven by an old manuscript and a lifelong obsession to uncover his family's hidden past. His quest unfolds across diverse landscapes, from the Australian desert to 19th-century New Caledonia's prisons, intertwining themes of memory, history, and the search for truth. This epic tale explores the impact of buried secrets and the connections between generations.