My Beautiful Enemy

Discover the haunting tale of love, desire, and redemption in 'My Beautiful Enemy'. This stunning trade paperback, set in the backdrop of World War II, dives deep into the complex emotions of Arthur Wheeler, a soldier grappling with his infatuation for a Japanese youth in an enemy alien camp. With 256 pages of gripping narrative, this novel reflects upon themes of race, sexuality, and the consequences of forbidden love. As Arthur abandons his family in a desperate attempt to rescue his lover from forced deportation, the story unfolds showcasing the personal wars that ensue amidst a crumbling British Empire. This poignant exploration of love against a backdrop of social turmoil will resonate with readers who appreciate stories like 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence' and 'Snow Falling on Cedars'. Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction or literary novels that challenge societal norms, 'My Beautiful Enemy' is a must-have addition to your collection. With a publication year of 2013 from The Text Publishing Company, this brand-new paperback offers fresh insights into the emotional struggles of its characters. Enjoy FREE shipping on this powerful narrative, perfect for those eager to reflect on the complicated nature of love in times of conflict. Please note, combined shipping for other items is not available with this product. Expect delivery within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922079893
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
I was blinded by his beauty. In the one or two photographs I've kept of him I can still see it. He stares out of them almost miserably, as if his loveliness is an affliction. Not that I saw it that way, at least not in the beginning. In the beginning I thought it was a kind of miracle. Arthur Wheeler is haunted by his infatuation with a Japanese youth he encountered in the enemy alien camp where he worked as a guard during WW2. Abandoning his wife and baby son, Arthur sets out on a doomed mission to rescue his lover from forced deportation back to Japan, a country in ruins. Thus begins the secret history of a soldier at war with his own sexuality and dangerously at odds with the racism that underpins the crumbling British Empire. Four decades later Arthur is still obsessed with the traumatic events of his youth. He proposes a last reunion with his lost lover, in the hope of laying his ghosts to rest, but this mission too seems doomed to failure. Like 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' and Snow Falling On Cedars, My Beautiful Enemy explores questions of desire and redemption against the background of a savage racial war. In this context, Arthur's private battles against his own nature, and against the conventions of his time, can only end in heartache.

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