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One Morning Like a Bird Book

Set in Japan in the run-up to Pearl Harbour, the mesmerising tale of a young man forced to make life-changing decisions, by one of the most highly acclaimed British writersRead More

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  • Foyles

    'ANDREW MILLER'S WRITING IS A SOURCE OF WONDER AND DELIGHT' Hilary Mantel'ONE OF OUR MOST SKILFUL CHRONICLERS OF THE HUMAN HEART AND MIND' Sunday Times'Cinematic'Times Literary Supplement'A real achievement'Guardian'Revelatory'Sunday TimesThe mesmerising tale of a young man forced to make life-changing decisions, from the critically acclaimed author PureTokyo, 1940. While Japan's war against China escalates, young Yuji Takano clings to his cocooned life: his beloved evenings of French conversation at Monsieur Feneon's, visits to the bathhouse with friends, his books, his poetry.But conscription looms and the mood turns against foreigners, just when Yuji gets entangled with Feneon's daughter. As the nation heads towards conflict with the Allies, Yuji must decide where his duty - and his heart - lies.PRAISE FOR ANDREW MILLER'Unique, visionary, a master at unmasking humanity'Sarah Hall'A writer of very rare and outstanding gifts'Independent on Sunday'A highly intelligent writer, both exciting and contemplative'The Times'A wonderful storyteller'Spectator

  • TheBookPeople

    Tokyo, 1940. While Japan's war against China escalates, young Yuji Takano clings to his cocooned life: his beloved evenings of French conversation at Monsieur Feneon's, visits to the bathhouse with friends, his books, his poetry.But conscription looms and the mood turns against foreigners, just when Yuji gets entangled with Feneon's daughter. As the nation heads towards conflict with the Allies, Yuji must decide where his duty -- and his heart -- lies.

  • 0340825154
  • 9780340825150
  • Andrew Miller
  • 23 July 2009
  • Sceptre
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 384
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