Along the Broken Bay

In the book "A House of Cards in the Eye of the Storm," Gina Capelli Thorpe, an American expat living in Manila, flees with her daughter to the Zambales Mountains to avoid capture when the Japanese invade. The resistance recruits her to join their underground army and smuggles her back to Manila, where she forges a new identity and opens a nightclub. However, operating undercover in the spotlight has Gina struggling to stay a step ahead of the Japanese.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 398 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2019
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

From the acclaimed author of A Pledge of Silence comes a captivating tale of resistance, intrigue, and bravery set against the backdrop of World War II in the Philippines.

December 1941. The Pacific is ablaze with war, casting a shadow of danger upon Gina Capelli Thorpe, an American expat residing in Manila. As the Japanese invade and her husband vanishes, Gina, with her daughter in tow, flees to the treacherous Zambales Mountains, seeking refuge from capture or worse.

In a desperate bid for survival, the resistance reaches out to Gina, offering her a chance to join their clandestine underground army. They smuggle her back to Manila, where she assumes a new identity and opens a nightclub, a haven of glamour and seduction. Here, beautiful women sing, dance, and tantalize high-ranking Japanese officers with their seductive charms, while the thriving club and its patrons contribute significantly to the resistance's efforts.

However, operating undercover in the midst of the spotlight poses a constant challenge for Gina. She has risked everything to stand up against the enemy, but her club is a fragile facade, vulnerable to the impending storm. Can Gina maintain this delicate operation long enough to outlast the enemy, or is she destined for a tragic defeat that will jeopardize her family, freedom, and very existence?

This gripping story delves into the complexities of wartime, exploring the resilience of the human spirit and the sacrifices made in the name of freedom. With its vivid portrayal of the Philippines during this tumultuous period, A House of Cards in the Eye of the Storm is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of resistance.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 208 x 138 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542043236