In this sweeping epic novel of friendship and honor, courage and betrayal, a war rages across Europe, and destiny binds the fortunes of two men: Cotton Drake, the son of American missionaries, and Kiyoshi Serikawa. Raised as blood brothers, they are the best of friends until a beautiful woman named Miyuki and a shattering moment in history change their lives forever.
I bought this bookfor the sole reason that Frank DeFord's name was attached to it. I wanted to see how this veteran 'sportswriter' would handle the topic of love and war. I have to say that he did a good job. He deftly describes pre-war Japan, and remains true to historical fact, for the most part. The love story between Cotton and Miyuki is somewhat 'Harlequin-esque' - (Lots of lingering looks, heavy breathing, unsaid declarations of love, descriptions of longing etc.) However, the strength of the story more than compensates for the romantic corniness - I was hooked. I would go as far to say that I would recommend it to my husband, who generally avoids romance tales.
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