Ralph Gaby Wilson Illegal Woman

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To read Illegal Woman is to straddle a vintage motorcycle behind agorgeous young Gypsy woman and ride like hell through France infreewheeling 1965. It is a coming of age nostalgic trip that captures theexcitement of empty-pocket, youthful travel.Circumstances force our suddenly broke writer, Kelly, to hitchhike from theFrench Riviera to Paris, where he hopes publishers checks await him at theAmerican Express office. Six hundred miles and only a thumb, a pair of Kedsand $30 to get him there.On the way Kelly catches the eye of a beautiful Gypsy, Kalina, who teaches himto travel by his wits alone. To be Gypsy. This is a spicy romp told with energy,passion and humor. The reader will enjoy a riveting ride through Gypsy camps,Gypsy culture, French history and American folk music. Hop on the bike withKalina and Kelly and venture into the life of the Rom at your own risk. Youwont want the ride to end.