In 1941 Los Angeles, violinist Maddie Kern elopes with Lane Moritomo, the ambitious son of Japanese immigrants, but after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Lane is seen as the enemy and she must sacrifice her Juilliard ambitions when he is interned at a war relocation camp. (general fiction).
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Review:
"McMorris's second novel (after Letters from Home)... gracefully blossoms through swift prose and rich characters. This gripping story about two 'brothers' in arms and a young woman caught in between them hits all the right chords."
-- Publishers Weekly
"A sweeping yet intimate novel that will please both romantics and lovers of American history."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"A wonderfully poignant tale... this WWII novel has a refreshingly different point of view."
-- RT Book Reviews
"Rich in historical detail, peopled with well-developed characters, and spiced with tension and drama, Bridge of Scarlet Leaves is a novel to savor, and then to share with a friend."
-- The Historical Novels Review
"If you're looking for a great love story that will tug at your heartstrings, then look no further. REVIEWER'S TOP PICK."
-- Night Owl Reviews
"Highly recommended to all history buffs who enjoy epic stories and beautiful prose."
-- Historical Tapestry
"Readers of World War II fiction will devour [this] poignant, authentic story..."
-- Jenna Blum, international bestselling author of Those Who Save Us
"Impeccably researched and beautifully written...I highly recommend this book!"
-- Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Beach Trees
"An unputdownable love story...[McMorris'] attention to detail is meticulous, the East meets West clash between cultures--revelatory."
-- Lesley Kagen, New York Times bestselling author of Good Graces
"A beautiful, timeless love story...McMorris' words reach right of the page and grab at your heart."
-- Sarah Jio, New York Times bestselling author of Blackberry Winter
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- PublisherKennebec Large Print
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1410449424
- ISBN 13 9781410449429
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages673
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