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The Mulberry Leaf Whispers by Linda Thompson

The Mulberry Leaf Whispers by Linda Thompson

1942 – Japanese naval officer Matsuura Akira is on guard at sea when the ships of the famous Doolittle raid pass by. His ship sunk by the Americans, Akira is the only survivor. Akira’s father has impressed on him the deep shame of being captured, so Akira tries to take his own life – but fails. He knows he can never go home again. Then in 1949, he meets one of the Doolittle Raiders, and his life cha... Read Article