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Ile Saint-Nocturne
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 22 2025
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Reeling from a painful divorce, pilot Cristian sets out on a solitary flight to Bermuda, hoping distance will quiet his grief. A sudden storm forces him into a perilous crash landing near a remote private island, Île Saint-Nocturne, owned by the refined and enigmatic Dominique. She offers him sanctuary in her secluded mansion, presenting the island as both a refuge for orphaned girls and a discreet retreat for wealthy benefactors.
As Cristian recovers, unease grows. He notices frightened young residents, unusual security, and contradictions in Dominique's carefully curated story. Two girls, Eloise and Cherie, reveal the truth: the island is a front for a hidden trafficking operation serving powerful clients. With the help of Franco, a remorseful ferry operator complicit in the island's secrecy, Cristian secretly repairs his damaged plane and gathers evidence while evading surveillance.
Their escape is narrowly achieved, triggering international investigations. At trial, a stunning revelation exposes Yves Duran, a respected social worker, as the true architect of the network-using blackmail to control clients and funnel victims to the island. Survivors' testimony secures convictions, dismantling the operation and condemning its leaders.
In the aftermath, the novel follows the survivors' paths toward healing and accountability. Justice is served, the island is reclaimed, and Cristian-once seeking escape-finds purpose in choosing to act, proving that confronting darkness can lead to hard-won redemption.
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