The paris apartment book review5/21/2023 ![]() ![]() As she begins to cross paths with the other residents of the apartment, who are far from welcoming, she senses that they know more about Ben’s disappearance than they are letting on. In fact, once she finally manages to sneak her way into the building, Ben is nowhere to be found. When she rings the doorbell, things get stranger because, although he is expecting her, Ben doesn’t answer. ![]() Tall and imposing, the beautiful old building stands back from the road, lurking in the shadows behind a big metal gate, and flanked by two high walls. Far from the glitz and glamour, Ben’s apartment block is down a quiet cul-de-sac. ![]() Jess arrives in Paris, in need of a fresh start, to stay with her half-brother Ben but, pretty soon, it seems this may not be the visit she was hoping for. ![]()
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