White Gardenia

"Exotic, evocative, and achingly expressive..." Booklist

by Belinda Alexandra

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Pub Date 17 Feb 2015 | Archive Date 27 Mar 2015

Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books | Gallery Books

Description

From internationally bestselling author Belinda Alexandra comes WHITE GARDENIA, a sweeping, emotional journey that “depicts vividly the powerful lifelong bond between mothers and daughters” (Paullina Simons, author of The Bronze Horseman).

In a district of the city of Harbin, a haven for White Russian families since Russia’s Communist Revolution, Alina Kozlova must make a heartbreaking decision if her only child, Anya, is to survive the final days of World War II.

WHITE GARDENIA sweeps across cultures and continents, from the glamorous nightclubs of Shanghai to the austerity of Cold War Soviet Russia in the 1960s, from a desolate island in the Pacific Ocean to a new life in postwar Australia. Both mother and daughter must make sacrifices, but is the price too high? Most importantly of all, will they ever find each other again?

Rich in historical detail and reminiscent of stories by Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley, WHITE GARDENIA is a compelling and beautifully written tale about yearning, longing, and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her child.

A Note From the Publisher

COMING SOON!

Mark your calendar for summer reading with Belinda Alexandra's "Golden Earrings" (Gallery Books; August 4, 2015; $16.00)!

Advance Praise

“[WHITE GARDENIA] tackles a difficult time in history from a fresh perspective…There’s a great deal to like here…Alexandra excels at evoking exotic locations such as the crowded streets of Shanghai…those who are fascinated by the time period or love a good family saga will be pleased. Alexandra has legions of dedicated fans, and they will be thrilled that her first novel is finally available in the United States.” —Library Journal

“Sweeping epic told with sensitivity and grace…Anya is a wonderfully realized heroine, resilient in the face of hardship and the consequences of her own mistakes...Exotic, evocative, and achingly expressive, WHITE GARDENIA is an impressive testament to the many kinds of heroism regular people display in both war and peace.” —Booklist

“Fans of The Bronze Horseman will be captivated by [WHITE GARDENIA]. The plotline is compelling, the backdrop fascinating and the characters will lure you into their story. Alexandra spins an epic, sprawling tale that hooks you from the beginning and introduces little-known geographical areas and historical events.” —RT