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Description
From Catfish Rolling's Clara Kumagai, a second novel full of longing, love and heartbreak, inspired by Puccini's Madame Butterfly.
17-year-old Adam has just broken up with his boyfriend Evan and is not looking forward to the excruciating awkwardness at school for the rest of term or a whole summer stuck at home with his dad, step mum and baby brother, Benji. But then Adam discovers a diary in some boxes in the attic and is quickly enthralled by their poignant story. They were written by a young woman in Nagasaki in 1911. Adam is enraptured by her life and loves, becoming totally absorbed in her story. Then he starts to be haunted by her ghostly presence.
Product details
| Published | 04 Aug 2026 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 480 |
| ISBN | 9781803288093 |
| Imprint | Zephyr |
| Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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'An evocative story of love, history and identity, Kumagai's bewitching blend of lyricism and magical realism makes for a beautiful and highly original voice'
Observer
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'This novel is a beautiful tale of love, family and identity... The author masterfully creates a tale spanning multiple generations, with revelations that will leave readers truly gripped.'
Inis Magazine
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[An] unforgettable tale of culture and identity through the generations... pure captivation from one of Ireland's rising talents
Irish Examiner
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'Kumagai's sophomore novel is an exciting blend of paranormal, mystery, and romance elements. The past and present are entwined and parallel one another in this beautifully emotional story of love, betrayal, heartbreak, death, and family... A thrilling and creative story of growth'
Kirkus, starred review
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[A] smart, nuanced investigation of identity, heritage and heartbreak... A deeply satisfying read
Irish Times
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'Lyrical and haunting, Kumagai's ghostly tale of love and identity is a testament to the healing power of story and its capacity to bridge divides between cultures and generations... a beautiful and necessary work'
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