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311 pp.
| Simon Pulse
| March, 2012
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TradeISBN 978-1-4424-4229-0$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4424-3031-0$9.99
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YA
When Tessa's straight-as-an-arrow FBI father and her newly fashionable mother object to her relationship with the sophisticated Lucien, Tessa rebels and determines to follow her heart. But Lucien's dark side quickly proves too much to handle. Conway's adept use of the Buenos Aires setting tempts readers to imagine life as a wealthy ex-pat, and Tessa's conflict and choices are deeply felt.
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4-6
Cities of the World series.
This guidebook-like exploration of Argentina's capital city looks at its history, population, lifestyle, culture, geography, economy, and landmarks. Plenty of photos, informative sidebars, maps, a pronunciation guide, and a time line round out this straightforward introduction to the city. Bib., glos., ind.