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George Duncan, a lonely American running a small print shop in London, is awakened by the sound of a wounded crane in his garden. After freeing the bird, his world turns dramatically. He meets Kumiko, a mysterious artist whose presence transforms not only his own life but also those of his daughter Amanda and his daughterβs French son. The novel explores how an unexpected encounter can redefine love, family, and destiny.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Patrick Ness
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