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Just days before their civil ceremony, Hugo Roberts, an assistant curator, and Ben, a successful advertising executive, appear to have the perfect life. Their dreams are challenged when a honeymoon in South Africa ends with Ben’s abduction, demanding a ransom beyond money. As Hugo searches for his husband, he uncovers a hidden underworld beneath Cape Town’s beauty. With the help of new allies, Hugo remains hopeful and determined to bring Ben home. The novel follows Hugo’s journey through intrigue, danger and self‑discovery, turning a romantic story into a gripping thriller.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: David Ellis
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