Bridge of Scarlet Leaves

Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles in 1941, this beautifully crafted novel follows Maddie Kern, a talented violinist whose life takes a dramatic turn when she elopes with Lane Moritomo, the son of Japanese immigrants. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, their love faces immense challenges as Lane becomes a target of suspicion, necessitating Maddie's sacrifice of her ambitions to stand by him during his internment at a war relocation camp. As tensions rise and loyalty is questioned, their timeless love story explores the blurred lines between patriotism and prejudice.