Reeling

"Cléo from 5 to 7" is a novel that explores the consequences of sexual exploitation and the dead ends of forgiveness. It follows the story of Cléo, a 13-year-old girl who is offered a scholarship to become a modern jazz dancer, but falls prey to a sinister system that exploits her. Over 30 years later, a cache of images exposes the Foundations exploitative purposes, and Cléo must confront her double burden as victim and predator.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

A novel that delves into the consequences of sexual exploitation and the dead ends of forgiveness, "The Trap" follows the life of 13-year-old Cléo, who lives a dull existence with her parents in a Paris suburb. When she is offered a scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a modern jazz dancer by a mysterious Foundation, her life takes a thrilling turn. However, as she gets deeper into the Foundation's scheme, she realizes that she has fallen prey to a sinister system that will ultimately make her complicit in their exploitative activities.

Over 30 years later, a cache of images surfaces on the internet, exposing the Foundation's exploitative and hidden purposes. The police launch a search for witnesses, and Cléo, now a successful dancer with a thriving career, is forced to confront the past that has come back to haunt her. As her sense of self diffracts into multiple, contrasting images, she realizes that there is no way out but to confront her double burden as both a victim and a predator.

"The Trap" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the dark side of human nature and the devastating effects of sexual exploitation. It is a cautionary tale that reminds us of the importance of being aware of our surroundings and the potential dangers that lurk in the shadows.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 191 x 349 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787703582