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Set in 1954 on Verona Island, a tropical paradise grappling with crime and a fragile economy, the story follows Lila Gulliver, who runs a high-end brothel. When blind, destitute Caritáa Bercy seeks employment, Lila takes her in, intrigued by her resilience. Caritáa becomes a pivotal presence in the brothel, capturing the heart of Ian Drohan, a wealthy young man. Lila questions Ian's intentions while Caritáa embraces her destiny. This narrative weaves themes of passionate love and ambition, echoing the spirits of Romeo and Juliet amid the island's magical backdrop.
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Mrs. Gulliver, Valerie Martin
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Mrs. Gulliver
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Valerie Martin
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Publisher
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780385549950
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Set in 1954 on Verona Island, a tropical paradise grappling with crime and a fragile economy, the story follows Lila Gulliver, who runs a high-end brothel. When blind, destitute Caritáa Bercy seeks employment, Lila takes her in, intrigued by her resilience. Caritáa becomes a pivotal presence in the brothel, capturing the heart of Ian Drohan, a wealthy young man. Lila questions Ian's intentions while Caritáa embraces her destiny. This narrative weaves themes of passionate love and ambition, echoing the spirits of Romeo and Juliet amid the island's magical backdrop.