Jeanne Ryckmans grew up in Canberra the daughter of a Chinese mother and a father who was a famous scholar.
Her happy childhood gave her a trusting nature and a sense of security; and she went on to become a distinguished publisher and literary agent.
In 2016 Jeanne met 'the Irish Professor', a globe-trotting academic with a taste for first-class travel and luxury.
They fell into a heady relationship, until Jeanne began to realise the Professor was hiding a secret life.
When Jeanne tried to break off the relationship, things deteriorated in a way she could never have imagined.
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