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Once We Were There
Once We Were There
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Journalist Delonix Regia chances upon the cultured and irresistible Omar amidst the upheaval of the Reformasi movement in Kuala Lumpur. As the city roils around them, they find solace in love, marriage, and then parenthood. But when their two-year-old daughter Alba is kidnapped, Del must confront the terrible secret of a city where babies are sold and girls trafficked.
By turns heart-breaking and suspenseful, Once We Were There is a debut novel of profound insight. It is Bernice Chauly at her very best.
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Powerful debut exploring love and trafficking in Kuala Lumpur.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that combine emotional depth with social issues, this novel offers a compelling journey through love, loss, and the darkness lurking beneath a vibrant city. Bernice Chauly's writing vividly captures the upheaval of the Reformasi movement while threading a gripping tale about family and survival. It's a book that lingers long after you turn the last page, offering both heartbreak and hope.