Lone Star
Lone Star by Paullina Simons, published by Harper in 2015, is a 640-page novel that explores the complexities of friendship and love against a backdrop of adventure. As Chloe prepares to embark on a European journey with her boyfriend and two best friends, their plans take an unexpected turn through the historic cities of Eastern Europe. This detour leads them to confront an old family debt, setting the stage for a transformative experience that intertwines romance and suspense.
Throughout the journey, Chloe encounters Johnny, a boy heading off to war, whose presence introduces a series of challenges that test the bonds of their friendship. As they travel from Riga to Treblinka to Trieste, Chloe grapples with her desires and the realities of her future. The narrative delves into themes of coming of age and the impact of past secrets, ultimately revealing how their lives will be irrevocably altered by the experiences they share.
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Lone Star is another unforgettable love story from the best-selling author of Tully and The Bronze Horseman.
Life isn’t about the destination, but the journey…
Chloe is weeks away from college when she embarks on a great European adventure with her boyfriend and her two best friends. Their destination is Barcelona with its promise of romance and mystery, but first they must detour through the historic cities of Eastern Europe to settle an old family debt.
As they traverse the unfamiliar landscape of the post-Communist world, Chloe meets a boy on a train who is going off to war. Johnny carries a guitar, an easy smile — and a lifetime of secrets.
The trip becomes a treacherous journey into Europe’s and Johnny’s darkest past — a journey that threatens to shatter the bonds that hold together four lifelong friends.
From Riga to Treblinka to Trieste, Chloe sees her future begin to fray as unbidden desires rise to the surface.
For Chloe and Johnny only one thing is certain: whatever their destination, their lives will never be the same.
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