| Blue Sky Red Tears |
| By Leigh Matz |
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| In 1904 the city of Dairen became Japan's first colony in Machuria. It was a foothold and example for the Empire's plans of territorial expansion. But the new prosperity was not shared by all of colony's citizens. |
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| Book One |
| ISBN: 0-9763168-1-1 Hardback |
| ISBN: 0-9763168-0-3 Paperback |
| ISBN: 0-9763168-2-X Mandarin |
Library of Congress Control Number
2004098501 |
Blue Sky Red Tears follows the life of a young girl named Baixue. Born from a secret affair between a high ranking Japanese official and his Chinese housemaid, Baixue struggles to find her identity within two societies that each view her as an outcast.
Later when a brother is born, even his true relationship to Baixue is hidden so he can be raised as a Japanese citizen. As she comes of age in 1930s China and the secrets in her household continue to mount, Baixue dreams of a life in Japan on the eve a war that will envelop both countries.
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| Update: In an effort to reach the Chinese-speaking market, and to meet strict publishing restrictions that caused our English version to be banned within China, a Mandarin edition has been translated. Government censors in China have approved it for national release and it is currently distributed for sale in select cities. |
| Special Note: The English version of this book is currently banned by the Chinese government from sale in English or translation to Mandarin inside the country. While the story is not political in nature, and does detail some Japanese War Crimes, it takes place during a time in China's history that the government is still very sensitive about. Therefore, the novel is considered political and is not permitted as a result. |
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| Book Two |
Years later, Baixue comes of age in Japan and uncovers the many secrets about her family, and how they have bound her life in a tragic web. Even her new Japanese identity becomes a harsh burden, as she is trapped by the very life she dreamed of.
Baixue's only refuge from her abusive and forced marriage is in the arms of a childhood friend. She and the young German must hide their love as they struggle to escape the destruction of the War all around them. |
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