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During the final years of the Japanese Occupation, Gui-yong and Eum-chun strike gold by finding a love as sweet as sticky rice. But their love for each other and for their secretly adopted daughter is not enough, as they must soon accept the impossible—a mistress moving in to bear Gui-yong the male child deemed necessary in a society still smoldering in Confucianism.
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A poignant tale of love, societal pressure, and sacrifice.
Who is this book for?
This novel offers a powerful glimpse into a society caught between tradition and personal desires. Readers who appreciate richly emotional stories with complex characters will find this book captivating. It’s a heartfelt journey through love's challenges in a constrained cultural setting.