Our Violent Ends - Chloe Gong - książka
Producent: Hodder And Stoughton
The year is 1927, and Shanghai is on the brink of a monumental upheaval. This captivating sequel to "These Violent Delights" delivers an innovative and mesmerizing twist on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, transplanted to the bustling 1920s Shanghai. After ending her relationship with Roma to shield him from a deadly family feud, Juliette finds herself navigating a perilous path. A single misstep could see her cousin taking her rightful position as the heir to the Scarlet Gang. To protect the boy she loves from the Scarlets' fury, Juliette must make him believe she is guilty of killing his best friend in cold blood, ensuring he desires her gone.Though she's not truly guilty of the crime Roma accuses her of, the false accusation weighs heavily on her conscience. Meanwhile, Roma grapples with the loss of Marshall and struggles with his distant relationship with his cousin Benedikt, knowing that he shouldn't have let Juliette re-enter his life. Desperate to amend his mistakes, Roma faces a harrowing choice: kill the girl he simultaneously despises and adores.Complicating matters further, a terrifying new menace emerges in the city. Despite the secrets driving them apart, Juliette realizes that she must enlist Roma's help to conquer this formidable foe. Shanghai itself is simmering with tension: The Nationalists are advancing, the whispers of civil war grow louder, and the very existence of the gangster rule hangs by a thread. Roma and Juliette must set aside their grievances to battle these monstrous forces, yet they remain unprepared for perhaps the greatest challenge of all—guarding their hearts from each other.
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26.05
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