Ancient traditions clash with modern ways.Unexpected beginnings rise from confusion and despair.
Ancient traditions clash with modern ways.
Unexpected beginnings rise from confusion and despair.
A sweeping saga of forbidden love, resilience and hope - set in the devastation of post-war Japan and New Zealand. This powerful novel explores the clash between traditions and new ways, weaving a story that spans cultures and generations, celebrating the enduring strength of the human spirit.
New Zealand serviceman Mick Mitchell tackles the recovery of Hiroshima with compassion, Kiwi ingenuity and the determination to make a difference. Eighteen-year-old Emiko Tanazawa rejects her father's control to avoid an arranged marriage. Mick and Emiko fall in love and furtively marry, but dreams are not enough.
Twenty years later their daughter sets out to unlock the mysteries of her past.
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