WE UNLEASHED A STORM - VANESSA CHAN

An engaging novel that transports the reader to the turbulent times of World War II, showing the fate of a mother who becomes a spy. It is a story of survival, loyalty and difficult choices in the face of war. Immerse yourself in a world full of tension and emotion, where every day is a struggle for survival.

• Engaging plot set in the realities of World War II
• Strong female character in the role of a spy
• A story about a family fighting for survival
• Multi-threaded narrative from the perspective of four characters
• Shows the atrocities of war and its impact on interpersonal relationships
• Addresses the topic of tense relations between the colonized and their oppressors
• Raises questions about the ambiguity of good and evil

We Unleashed a Storm is the story of Cecily, who in 1945 in Malaysia must face the atrocities of war. Her son has disappeared, her daughter is hiding from forced labor, and her eldest daughter works in a tea house where she meets Japanese soldiers. Cecily knows that it is all her fault and that her family can never know the truth about her past. A decade earlier, wanting more than just the role of a housewife, Cecily became entangled in the world of spies, promising to fulfill the dream of an "Asia for Asians". Instead, she helped initiate a brutal Japanese occupation. Now, as the war reaches its peak, the past returns and her secrets put family ties to the test.

This novel is a story about the atrocities of war, the tense relations between the colonized and their oppressors, and the ambiguity of good and evil when survival is at stake. Vanessa Chan shows with extraordinary sensitivity the fate of people caught in a conflict, forced to make difficult decisions. It is a story about the strength of family, loyalty and sacrifice in the face of the greatest challenges.

Marginesy Publishing presents this moving novel in a paperback cover, with 328 pages. The 213x142 mm format makes the book comfortable to read, and the careful edition guarantees high quality. It is a read that will remain in the reader's memory for a long time, encouraging reflection on history and human nature.

We Unleashed a Storm is not only a story about war, but above all about people who try to find meaning and hope in its shadow. It is a story that touches, moves and makes you think. Vanessa Chan has created an unforgettable story that will remain in the hearts of readers for a long time.