The Japanese Lover: A Novel

The Japanese Lover is a captivating love story that spans generations and continents, following the lives of Alma Belasco and Ichimei Fukuda.

This sweeping epic begins in 1939 as Poland falls under Nazi occupation, and follows the two lovers as they are cruelly separated by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and subsequent internment camps.

Despite the obstacles, their love endures throughout their lifetimes, with Alma and Ichimei reuniting in various forms throughout the decades.

The novel is set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, providing a unique perspective on the war's impact on ordinary people.

Through Irina Bazili, a care worker struggling to come to terms with her own troubled past, readers are introduced to Alma and Seth, and the mysterious gifts and letters that have been sent to Alma throughout her life.

With its richly drawn characters, sweeping plot, and unique perspective on historical events, The Japanese Lover is a must-read for fans of Isabel Allende and anyone looking for a moving and thought-provoking novel.