A Hundred Suns

In A Hundred Suns, set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Indochine, American Jessie Lesage arrives with her French husband, Victor, eager to embrace a life of prosperity tied to the Michelin rubber fortune. As she navigates a glamorous but morally ambiguous colonial society, Jessie forms a complicated friendship with the captivating expat Marcelle de Fabry, who harbors her own ambitions for change. Amidst political upheaval and personal turmoil, Jessie grapples with her identity and the secrets that threaten to unravel her new life. This evocative historical fiction by Karin Tanabe explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the impact of colonialism.