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When the Cherry Blossoms Fell: A Heartbreaking and Unforgettable Historical Novel

Eugene Scott

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In the spring of 1945, as the cherry blossoms bloomed in full glory, the world was on the brink of a new era. The war in Europe had ended, but the fighting in the Pacific was still raging. In Japan, the people were weary of war and longed for peace. But as the cherry blossoms fell, a new tragedy was about to unfold.

When the Cherry Blossoms Fell is a heartbreaking and unforgettable historical novel that follows the lives of three young women during the tumultuous events of World War II. It is a story of love, loss, and resilience that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

The Cherry Blossom 2 Bundle: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell / Cherry Blossom Winter (A Cherry Blossom Book)

The Cherry Blossom 2-Book Bundle: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell / Cherry Blossom Winter (A Cherry Blossom Book)

by Jennifer Maruno

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1578 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	233 pages

The novel opens in Tokyo in the spring of 1945. The city is under constant bombardment, and the people are living in fear. Hana, a young woman who works in a factory, is determined to do her part for the war effort. She is also in love with a young man named Taro, who is fighting on the front lines. As the war intensifies, Hana and Taro's love is tested to the limits.

Meanwhile, in rural Japan, Sakura, a young woman who has lost her family to the war, is struggling to survive. She is taken in by a kind old woman, who teaches her the importance of hope and resilience. As the war comes to an end, Sakura must find a way to rebuild her life.

In the aftermath of the war, Ume, a young woman who was forced to work as a comfort woman, is struggling to come to terms with her past. She is haunted by the memories of the horrors she endured, and she is determined to find justice for herself and the other women who were victimized by the Japanese military.

When the Cherry Blossoms Fell is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of three young women who were caught up in the turmoil of World War II. It is a story of love, loss, and resilience that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for When the Cherry Blossoms Fell

"A heartbreaking and unforgettable novel that tells the story of three young women who were caught up in the turmoil of World War II. When the Cherry Blossoms Fell is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"A beautifully written and deeply moving novel that tells the story of three young women who were caught up in the turmoil of World War II. When the Cherry Blossoms Fell is a powerful and unforgettable novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war. When the Cherry Blossoms Fell is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Guardian

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The Cherry Blossom 2-Book Bundle: When the Cherry Blossoms Fell / Cherry Blossom Winter (A Cherry Blossom Book)

by Jennifer Maruno

4.7 out of 5