In the vein ofAll the Light We Cannot See, a crosscultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe during WWII.Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to make a new life for himself. The Second World War is in full swing, and Josiah, like so many Canadians, wants to prove his loyalty by serving his country. But Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. So, Josiah heads to the shipyard where he finds work as a riveter, fastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships.One night, Josiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall for each other instantly, and soon Josiah is spending his nights at Poppys small wartime house. Their starryeyed romance lasts until Poppys father comes to visit and the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself to Poppy, her parents, and the world, Josiah travels to Toronto where hes finally given the chance to enlist. Josiah rises to the occasion, but is the world changing as fast as his dreamsFrom the critically acclaimed author of We Two Alone, Jack Wangs gorgeous debut novel explores what one man must sacrifice to belong in the only home he has ever truly known.

Binding: Hardback;368 pages; Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc; Classification: FA; Weight: 598 g; Dimensions: 237 x 163 x 38

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