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2000s: A Japanese man has a baby with a French woman but she threatens to kill herself if he tries to see them
One Hour of Fervour
What you need to know before your trail
Haru, a successful Japanese art dealer, appreciates beauty, harmony, balance, and good sake.
A few months after an affair with Maud, a mysterious Frenchwoman, he learns that she is pregnant with his child. But she issues him a heartbreaking warning: if he ever tries to see her or the child, she will kill herself.
Quietly devastated, Haru respects Maud’s wishes. And Rose grows up on the other side of the world, without ever knowing her father. Is it too late to change things?
Travel Guide
Kyoto
For a book that is about something so sad, the way Kyoto is evoked is just lovely! Temples, shines, history and heritage all wrapped up nicely.
There’s a few places you could visit and wonder about the meaning of life and this is what the book is all about in many ways. It is a book about love for your family, a father’s love and much more besides. Interesting to see the ways the Japanese and French cultures are intertwined here.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: One Hour of Fervour
Destination: Kyoto Author/guide: Muriel Barbery Departure Time: 2024
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