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Set against the backdrop of World War II, *White Chrysanthemum* follows the lives of two Korean sisters whose paths diverge as the war engulfs their homeland. One sister is forced into the searing role of a comfort woman, while the other must endure the hardships of occupation and famine.
Through their personal trials, the novel offers a poignant exploration of wartime suffering, resilience, and the enduring strength of familial bonds that transcend the harshest of histories.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Mary Lynn Bracht
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