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Clara Perez, an orphan raised by nuns in the Philippines, longs to uncover her family history. Her path to identity begins in the streets of Manila, where she seizes her first professional opportunity by reporting on a fire that erupts amid a riot. Through her courageous coverage, Clara becomes entwined with the nation's revolutionary currents, forging a career as a reporter while confronting the realities of war, journalism, and the search for belonging.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Arlene J. Chai
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