'A young girl named Amanda longs for a change from her everyday life and dreams of seeing the Eiffel Tower. Stepping out of her comfort zone, she takes the plunge and travels to Europe. She comes across pickpockets, bar fights, blossoming romance, an assault on the boat across the English Channel, drunken fun in Italy, and who is that figure in the shadows who appears to be stalking her? Will Amanda ever get to see the Eiffel Tower?' (Publication summary)