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2000s: A woman backpacking in Thailand meets the man of her dreams and follows him to Hong Kong
Poison in the Water
What you need to know before your trail
Career-driven fashion designer Celeste Broady meets the man of her dreams while traveling in Thailand. Alex Renshaw seems to have it all: the charm, the charisma and the wealth. After a whirlwind wedding, they move to Hong Kong and soon become the most glamorous power couple amongst the glitterati of the city. She is living her dream.
Travel Guide
London
The place where it all begins. Barnet and Mayfair – the chance to go abroad and have a new life, make some money and who knows who you will meet
Thailand
The place for adventure in the novel. Care free days working or drinking at the beach bar. Enjoying island hopping, following the locations in Alex Garland’s The Beach. This is where the fun is had and life is good and carefree for both of them. THE place for many to go backpacking and this novel shows the length and breadth of island opportunities.
Hong Kong
The final destination.The two are set to enjoy married life here. Alex is to manage Renshaw’s Chinese interests and Celeste is in the process of managing a new branch of her companyin the sprawling metropolis. But then secrets start to come out and Hong Kong is not as homely any more.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Poison in the Water
Author/Guide: Marissa de Luna Destination: London, Thailand, Hong Kong Departure Time: 2000s
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