Rosanna Amaka
Rose and the Burma Sky: The heartrending unrequited love story of a black soldier in the Second World War
Rose and the Burma Sky: The heartrending unrequited love story of a black soldier in the Second World War
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In ROSE AND THE BURMA SKY, Rosanna Amaka weaves together the realities of war, the pain of first love, and how following your heart might not always be the best course of action. It is a powerful, lyrical, and deeply relatable story of one young man's heartbreak, set against the trauma of a world falling apart. The book has been praised for its emotional resonance and lyrical storytelling, and is one of the most anticipated books of 2023.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
An Independent Best Books for Summer Pick
Powerful, lyrical, and with a central character so wracked with love, he goes to war, deeply relatable.
ANN NAPOLITANO, author of Hello Beautiful
Wholly beguiling and spirited.
THE TIMES
Emotionally resonant and lyrical story of one young man's heartbreak, set against the trauma of a world falling apart.
IRISH TIMES
Stunning. Both an unrequited love story and a mystery. It will live with me for a long time.
JENDELLA BENSON
Most Anticipated Books 2023: COSMOPOLITAN, GLAMOUR, THE FLOOR, HUFFINGTON POST, THE BLACK BRITISH LIST, and BRITTLE PAPER
For readers of Toni Morrison, Richard Flanagan, and BURMA BOY - gripping and intimate historical novel of a black soldier's experience in the Second World War - a rare and moving tale of love and sacrifice by the acclaimed author of THE BOOK OF ECHOES.
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One war, one soldier, one enduring love
1939: In a village in south-east Nigeria on the brink of the Second World War, young Obi watches from a mango tree as a colonial army jeep speeds by, filled with soldiers laughing and shouting, their buttons shining in the sun. To Obi, their promise of a smart uniform and regular wages is hard to resist, especially as he has his sweetheart Rose to impress and a family to support.
Years later, when Rose falls pregnant to another man, his heart is shattered. As the Burma Campaign mounts, and Obi is shipped out to fight, he is haunted by the mystery of Rose's lover. When his identity comes to light, Obi's devastation leads to a tragic chain of unexpected events.
In ROSE AND THE BURMA SKY, Rosanna Amaka weaves together the realities of war, the pain of first love, and how following your heart might not always be the best course of action. Its great.
Weight: 192g
Dimension: 200 x 130 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804991909
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