Description
In this sweeping multigenerational epic, Isabel Allende weaves a poignant tale of enduring love and hidden passion that spans continents and decades. As World War II engulfs the globe, young Alma Belasco finds solace and a forbidden romance with Ichimei Fukuda, the son of her family's gardener, a connection tragically severed by prejudice and war. Their secret love story, forced into the shadows by historical events and societal judgment, continues to echo through their lives, only to be rediscovered years later by those closest to them. Through their intertwined fates, Allende masterfully explores themes of identity, loss, redemption, and the profound resilience of the human heart against the backdrop of a changing world.
Available Editions
paperback
Atria Books
Published Jan 1, 2015
321 pages
ISBN: 9781501116971
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende.