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Caught between duty and desire, a young Japanese woman anguishes over her future.
Tomoko Nagumo’s father, a vice admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy, wants to arrange for her to marry a military officer. But after taking a job at the Japanese embassy in Washington in 1941, Tomoko meets a young Canadian student who awakens a world she never knew existed.
Their romance is secret, forbidden and shaken by events happening across oceans. As her country moves closer to the brink of war with the United States, she must decide whether to obey her father – or risk everything for the man she loves.
The Admiral’s Daughter is a page-turning thriller, taking readers on a romantic rollercoaster ride through a tumultuous year in world history.
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“Set against the backdrop of epochal events in Japan, Washington, and Hawaii on the eve of Japan’s December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, The Admiral’s Daughter is a sweeping historical epic. Former journalist Doug Ronson’s debut novel is an ambitious, intricately woven tale of romance between star-crossed lovers Jack Pearcey, a Canadian student-turned diplomat, and Tomoko Nagumo, an employee of the Japanese embassy in Washington. ”
“This meticulously researched novel brings to life telling details that create a sense of time and place, firmly anchoring characters overtaken by historic events, conflicting loyalties, and forbidden connections.”
“The Admiral’s Daughter is an immersive novel that bridges continents and cultures - and brings the human side of global conflict into sharp focus. Through vivid storytelling and richly drawn characters, it connects personal choices to the broader currents of Canadian and world history, to create a compelling reminder that history is shaped as much by individuals as by nations.”
“Author Doug Ronson puts an intimate, human face on a dangerous year in history. Drawing in part from his own family background in a skilful blend of fact and fiction, he entices us into his characters’ lives with a story of romance, intrigue and compassion.”
