Bridge of Scarlet Leaves - Couverture souple

McMorris, Kristina

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0758246854 ISBN 13 : 9780758246851

Editeur : Kensington Books, 2012

Synopsis

Violinist Maddie Kern's life was predictable and orderly until she fell in love with Lane Moritomo, the ambitious son of Japanese immigrants. Maddie expects their families' disapproval. But when Pearl Harbour is bombed the day after she and Lane elope, her new husband is no longer viewed as just an outsider, but as an enemy. When Lane is interned at a war relocation camp, Maddie follows, sacrificing her Juilliard ambitions. Behind barbed wire, tension simmers. As Maddie strives for the acceptance of her new family, Lane tries to prove his allegiance to America, at devastating cost. As in her remarkable debut, Kristina McMorris draws readers into a world of triumphs and loss in this beautiful novel - an authentic testament to love, forgiveness, and the enduring music of the human spirit.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In this poignant and evocative novel by acclaimed author Kristina McMorris, a country is plunged into conflict and suspicion--forcing a young woman to find her place in a volatile world.

Los Angeles, 1941. Violinist Maddie Kern's life seemed destined to unfold with the predictable elegance of a Bach concerto. Then she fell in love with Lane Moritomo. Her brother's best friend, Lane is the handsome, ambitious son of Japanese immigrants. Maddie was prepared for disapproval from their families, but when Pearl Harbor is bombed the day after she and Lane elope, the full force of their decision becomes apparent. In the eyes of a fearful nation, Lane is no longer just an outsider, but an enemy.

When her husband is interned at a war relocation camp, Maddie follows, sacrificing her Juilliard ambitions. Behind barbed wire, tension simmers and the line between patriot and traitor blurs. As Maddie strives for the hard-won acceptance of her new family, Lane risks everything to prove his allegiance to America, at tremendous cost.

Skillfully capturing one of the most controversial episodes in recent American history, Kristina McMorris draws readers into a novel filled with triumphs and heartbreaking loss--an authentic, moving testament to love, forgiveness, and the enduring music of the human spirit.

"Impeccably researched and beautifully written." --Karen White, New York Times bestselling author

Biographie de l'auteur :

Kristina McMorris is a New York Times bestselling author and recipient of more than twenty national literary awards. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two sons. She is the author the widely praised novels The Edge of Lost, The Pieces We Keep, Letters from Home and Bridge of Scarlet Leaves. For more, visit KristinaMcmorris.com.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Kensington Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0758246854
• ISBN 13: 9780758246851
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448