LA ESPERANCA GN (2025)

"As Georges and Robert continue to become move at ease with each other, Georges' long-time friend Henri begins to question his own relationship with Georges. Henri carries strong feelings for him, but has accepted that he will never be able to get beyond friendship and has devoted himself to being Georges' protector. Jealous and apprehensive of Robert's growing closeness with him, Henri sees Robert as a rival to Georges' affections. But when he realizes that Georges is slowly changing through his affection for Robert, Henri sees that Robert may be the one to succeed at breaking down Georges' barriers."

"A new priest, Father Louis, arrives at school as a temporary replacement. From him, Georges learns a bit more about the reasons behind Robert's lack of faith, as well as astounding the fact that Father Louis is Robert's brother, and, further, that is the school principal's son. When Georges' ailing mother suddenly takes a turn for the worse, Georges goes to the chapel to pray. Georges blind devotion and piety remind Robert of another - a girl whom God allowed to die, despite all of her faith. Robert goes into a destructive rage, until Georges intervenes to calm is rampage."

"Determined to find out more of Roberts past, Georges visits Alain, the dangerous upperclassmen who has a grudge against him. Alain tell Georges about Grace, the girl whom Robert loved - and whom Georges exactly resembles. Secrets are revealed and friendships are tested."

"As Georges determines to get his rosary back, he hears Alain's last name, finally learning that Alain was Grace's brother, in name only. As the tragedy of the past is brought to light, Georges must practice the piano for the school festival and music recital, but he cannot concentrate. As Georges practices in the music room, he is suddenly visited by celebrated pianist, Laurent Onyx, the second of Robert's brothers."

"Georges is left reeling from the encounter at the orchestra. Realizing that his feelings for Robert are very different from his feelings for his friends, Georges is battling with pent-up feelings and he can't shake the image of Grace from his mind. 'Maybe this is a different kind of love...'"

"Thanks to Verda, who showed up with Alan, Georges is overcome with grief at the thought that he is nothing more than a replacement for Grace. Will Robert be able to convince Georges that their relationship has meaning? The final book in the acclaimed series! A bonus 4-panal comic is included under the dust jacket."