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Different Dreams: A historical novel of a Vietnamese family's journey through love, war and violence.
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ISBN13: 9798300009588
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A fast-paced historical fictional account of the Trung family.
In 1954, after the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, over 800,000 residents from North Vietnam, mainly Catholics, fled to the South seeking freedom from communism. The story follows Trinh and Bahn, two teenagers caught in the turmoil of their families' decisions to leave or stay, exploring themes of love, loss, and the impact of political change on personal lives. They reflect on their uncertain futures amid a backdrop of increasing violence and danger. Upon arrival in South Viet Nam, the Trungs encounter the powerful Chua brothers who are eventually revealed to be operatives of the Black Dragon Society. Unexpectedly, one of the younger Trungs is drawn into the CIA's Operation Phoenix. The struggles between familial loyalty and personal desires are revealed when the oldest daughter Kim seeks an unfavorable marriage. Despite these and many other obstacles, there is still hope for a better future.
In 1954, after the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, over 800,000 residents from North Vietnam, mainly Catholics, fled to the South seeking freedom from communism. The story follows Trinh and Bahn, two teenagers caught in the turmoil of their families' decisions to leave or stay, exploring themes of love, loss, and the impact of political change on personal lives. They reflect on their uncertain futures amid a backdrop of increasing violence and danger. Upon arrival in South Viet Nam, the Trungs encounter the powerful Chua brothers who are eventually revealed to be operatives of the Black Dragon Society. Unexpectedly, one of the younger Trungs is drawn into the CIA's Operation Phoenix. The struggles between familial loyalty and personal desires are revealed when the oldest daughter Kim seeks an unfavorable marriage. Despite these and many other obstacles, there is still hope for a better future.
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