A Dictionary Of Mutual Understanding by Jackie Copleton

Set against the backdrop of post-war Japan, this poignant novel explores themes of loss, forgiveness, and the enduring bonds of family. The story unfolds when a mysterious letter arrives at the doorstep of Amaterasu Takahashi, an elderly woman living in America, claiming that her grandson, presumed dead after the Nagasaki bombing, is alive. As she delves into the past, Amaterasu confronts painful memories and long-buried secrets, revealing the complex tapestry of love, betrayal, and redemption that has shaped her life and the lives of those she holds dear.

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