Drika Cruz

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Between Law and Crime

Between Law and Crime

5.0

"Between Law and Crime" is a story filled with suspense, drama and romance, set in Complexo do Alemão, in Rio de Janeiro. Julia, a dedicated young law student, wins a scholarship at the renowned PUC RJ faculty and stands out for her work on community fronts in the favela. However, her life takes a dangerous turn when she meets Vitinho, the feared boss of the hill. Julia is constantly called to pick up her sister, Janete, in dangerous places, like dances and even at the bandits' HQ. During one of these trips to the HQ, she witnesses a shooting that shakes her emotionally, but also awakens Vitinho's interest in her. Thus begins a dangerous attraction between the two, putting Julia in a dilemma between love and duty. While Vitinho gets closer and closer to Julia, she finds herself torn between her promising academic life and the dangerous world of crime. Pressured by family, friends and society, she has to face surprising twists and extreme situations that threaten her safety and that of her family. As the plot unfolds, Julia becomes a key player in a confrontation between opposing forces, leading her to make difficult and dangerous decisions. The story culminates in an emotional climax, where the consequences of her choices are revealed, challenging her courage and determination. "Between Law and Crime" is a story that immerses the reader in the tensions and dangers of a community marked by social inequality and the influence of organized crime. At the same time, it explores themes like forbidden love, loyalty and redemption, leaving the reader eager to discover Julia's fate and the price she will have to pay for her choices.

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