![]() ![]() A story of misunderstandings, miscommunications and family secrets centered around a marriage that seems doomed to fall apart under the weight of unspoken resentments. "In Kanazawa, David Joiner has written a book not unlike its titular city, with great historical depths hidden beneath a deceptively tranquil surface. Kanazawa weaves an intriguing story of a Japanese family worthy of the best of Japanese literature.” "The grand old city of Kanazawa, its lush historic environs and rich cultural legacy form the setting of this compelling narrative. Slowly sinks its hooks in and doesn't let go." ![]() A quietly captivating tale of life and art in Kanazawa. Alex Kerr, author of Lost Japan and Finding the Heart Sutra The other three love affairs, with their own enigmas, are Emmitt’s own - for his wife Mirai, for his adoptive city of Kanazawa, and for his muse Kyoka." ![]() At the story’s heart lies the enigmatic bond between Emmitt’s wife’s parents, with a secret only revealed in the novel’s dramatic climax. David Joiner’s Kanazawa interweaves four love affairs, echoing the fantastical writings of the early 20th century writer Izumi Kyoka. MY NEW NOVEL, THE HERON CATCHERS, CAN NOW BE PRE-ORDERED ![]()
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