White Gardenia

White Gardenia follows the poignant journey of a mother and daughter separated by war across multiple countries and decades, beginning in a small Chinese-Russian border village during the final days of World War II. As they navigate life in places from Shanghai's vibrant nightclubs to Cold War-era Soviet Russia and post-war Australia, their stories explore themes of sacrifice and resilience. The novel, rich in cultural and historical detail, centers on their enduring hope of reuniting against all odds.