White Chrysanthemum

This deeply moving fiction novel follows two sisters separated by World War II, set in Korea in 1943. The older sister saves the younger one from a Japanese soldier, but is captured and forced to become a "comfort woman" in a military brothel. The story also takes place in South Korea in 2011 as the younger sister tries to move beyond the legacy of war and find forgiveness. Suspenseful and ultimately redemptive, this book tells a story of love strong enough to triumph over the evils of war. Fans of Pachinko and Lilac Girls will enjoy this heartbreaking history brought to life.