At The Foot Of The Cherry Tree by Alli Parker

At The Foot Of The Cherry Tree by Alli ParkerA stirring story of love and hope, based on the incredible true story of Australia's first Japanese war bride and a love that changed a nation forever. Gordon Parker is just an eager eighteen year old Australian boy desperate to fight for his country, and Nobuko 'Cherry' Sakuramoto is a sixteen year old girl struggling to survive in Japan in the aftermath of World War II. But when they fall in love, they change the course of history. When Gordon

the other desperate to clear their son's name

trouble starts biting at his heels

Niue Islander and Papua New Guinea heritage and the first Indigenous woman to receive the Royal Humane Society's Gold Medal for bravery

forgotten bones in a research archive

He's witnessed the brutal Iranian Revolutionary Guard up close

envisioning literary realms that placed black characters front and center' VANITY FAIRFrom literary pioneer Octavia E

'A compelling portrait of religious zealotry but also of true goodness

'Awe-inspiring

Featuring a gorgeous die-cut cover

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But Ashala doesn't realise that Ember is harbouring terrible secrets and is trying to shield the Tribe and all Illegals from a devastating new threat - her own past

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