Rising Sun Falling Rain
by Trish Devine
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Pub Date Jan 30 2025 | Archive Date Jul 31 2025
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Description
A sweeping saga of buried secrets, forbidden love and unyielding hope - set in the devastation of post-war Japan.
Introducing the stunning debut RISING SUN FALLING RAIN by Trish Devine. This powerful novel explores the clash between tradition and new ways, weaving a story spanning cultures and generations, celebrating the enduring strength of the human spirit.
New Zealand serviceman Mick Mitchell tackles the recovery of Hiroshima with compassion, Kiwi ingenuity and the determination to make a difference.
Eighteen-year-old Emiko Tanazawa, determined to break free from the constraints of her traditional upbringing, emerges as a driving force for social reform. Advocating for the rights of marginalised women and children, she embraces modern ideals born from the chaos of war.
Drawn together in the wave of change, Mick and Emiko fall in love and furtively marry, but dreams are not enough. Their plans for a better life are thwarted by the controlling influences of others, forcing them into an unforeseen future.
Twenty years later their daughter sets out to unlock the mysteries of her past.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781804398579 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 264 |
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Featured Reviews
Rachel C, Reviewer
This book was breathtaking. I read this in less than 24 hours. The characters were wonderful, likable, full of life. The looks into Japanese culture and post WW2 life were eye opening. The flow of the story was beautiful, unexpected, and poignant. I loved everything about this book. It was real and raw, and showed love, friendships, and family connections. I will definitely buy this in print when it's released, and read it again. What a debut novel! 10/10 recommend. ❤️
I give this a 5/5!
Lyn B, Reviewer
What a beautiful story! When Mick leaves New Zealand to go to Japan to help after the war, he falls in love with Emiko. Mick is a thoroughly likeable character, with a good heart and practical skills. When things take a turn for the worse after their marriage, and Emiko is desperately ill after the birth of their baby, life gets hard. This is book about kindness, prejudice, family and healing. It is also about making your life in the face of adversity, and the power of friendships. What decisions would you have made if you were Dorothy in 1947? Many thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
