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Book Title: The Flame Tree
Series: The Hong Kong
Collection
Author: Siobhan Daiko
Publication Date: January 19th,
2023
Publisher: Asolando Books
Page Length: 300
Genre: Asian Historical Fiction
In the spring of 1939, dashing young William
Burton and the beautiful Constance Han set sail from London on the same
ocean liner to Hong Kong.
Romance blossoms while they enjoy games of deck
quoits and spend sultry tropical evenings dancing under the stars. Connie is
intrigued by Will’s talent for writing poetry, and she offers to give him
Cantonese lessons to help him with his new job— a cadet in the colonial
service.
But once in Hong Kong, Connie is constrained by
filial duty towards her Eurasian parents, and their wish for her to marry
someone from her own background. She can't forget Will however and arranges to meet
him in secret under the magnificent canopy of a flame of the forest tree—where
she fulfils her promise to teach him to speak Chinese.
Before too long, trouble looms as Japanese forces
gather on the border between Hong Kong and mainland China. Will joins a
commando group tasked with operating behind enemy lines, and Connie becomes
involved in the fight against local fifth columnists.
When war breaks out, they find themselves drawn into a wider conflict than their battle against prejudice. Can they survive and achieve a future together? Or do forces beyond their control keep them forever apart
Based on a little-known true story, The Flame Tree is a tale of love and survival against all the odds.
PRAISE FOR SIOBHAN DAIKO
“Siobhan Daiko will tug at your heartstrings,
and leave you desperate for more…”
~ Ellie Yarde, The Coffee Pot Book Club.
“Daiko is an author you’ll want to add to your historical
fiction favourites.”
~ Netgalley Reviewer
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About the Author:
Siobhan Daiko is a British historical fiction author. A lover of all things Italian, she lives in the Veneto region of northern Italy with her husband, a Havanese dog and a rescued cat. Siobhan was born of English parents in Hong Kong, attended boarding school in Australia, and then moved to the UK—where she taught modern foreign languages in a Welsh comprehensive school. She now spends her time writing page-turners and enjoying her life near Venice.
Her novels are compelling, poignant, and deeply
moving, with strong characters and evocative settings, but always with romance
at their heart. You can find more about her books on her website
www.siobhandaiko.org
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