CAMELLIA

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Camellia Norton is just fifteen when her mother's body is fished from the river.

When she discovers a cache of letters from three different men hidden amongst her mother's effects, she realises that the past she has always been so sure of has been built on a tissue of lies.

Devastated, she runs away to London and loses herself in a metropolis that offers opportunity, temptation and danger, especially to a young girl hungry for love and acceptance.

But her past won't stay buried forever and eventually Camellia begins the long journey towards uncovering the truth about her background and also, ultimately about herself.

Set in the late Sixties and early Seventies in 'Swinging' London with its free love, flower children and drugs, Camellia gives a raunchy realistic view of the period, and the seamier side of London.

Camellia is the sequel to Ellie, and we meet again, almost a decade later some of its unforgettable characters: Helena Forester, Bonny Norton, Jack and Magnus , and discover the results of events they started.