Love in Translation: A Novel

by Wendy Nelson Tokunaga

Overview

An American woman travels to Tokyo to solve a family mystery—and discovers an unlikely love—in this "charmingly entertaining" international romance (Booklist).

With her deadbeat boyfriend and stagnant career, thirty-three-year-old singer Celeste Duncan feels stuck. Then she receives a puzzling phone call and a box full of mysterious family heirlooms. Could they finally help her uncover the identity of the father she never knew?

Celeste quickly finds a friend in her English-speaking homestay brother, Takuya. But as a trail of clues takes them both across the country, Celeste finds herself developing "more than sisterly" feelings for him. Now, as she attempts to find herself in a strange land, she must also discover if love can transcend culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429988186
Publisher:	St. Martin's Press
Publication date:	05/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	273
File size:	933 KB

About the Author

Wendy Nelson Tokunaga received her MFA in writing from University of San Francisco, and her short stories have appeared in a variety of publications. She lives in San Francisco, California, with her Japanese-born surfer-dude/musician husband and their cat Meow.

Editorial Reviews

A delightful novel about love, identity, and what it means to be adrift in a strange land. This story of a search has an Alice in Wonderland vibe; when Celeste climbs down the rabbit hole, one can't help but follow along.” —Michelle Richmond, New York Times bestselling author of Year of Fog

“Tokunaga... describe[s] Japanese culture in absorbing detail.” —Publishers Weekly

“The engaging characters in this entertaining story will transport readers into a unique culture, giving them an eye-opening tour of Japan along the way. It's a lot of fun watching someone whose world is turned upside down discover that the new configuration is exactly what's needed.” —Romantic Times BOOKReviews, 4 stars

“This story has a delightful plot with wonderful characterizations.” —Affaire de Coeur

“A fun yet profound tale due to the lead female who uses self deprecating amusing metaphors.” —Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews

“Love in Translation is packed to the brim with adventure, love, and a lot of humor, and readers of any background will find something to enjoy within its pages.” —SKrishnasBooks.com

“A delectably frothy debut.” —Publishers Weekly on Midori by Moonlight

“[Midori by Moonlight] draws upon vivid imagery when defining traits of Japanese culture and really hits the nail on the head when depicting some American attitudes toward others.... witty and charming.” —Charleston Gazette on Midori by Moonlight

“Tokunaga suffuses the book with warmth and lightness.... Just as the right dessert hits the spot, reading this delicious slice of escapism makes for a perfect afternoon.... You'll muse for days about the characters you've left behind.” —San Francisco Chronicle on Midori by Moonlight

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