The Shadow of the Cherry Blossom (Sakura no Kage): A Novel of Survival and Rebirth in Tokyo's Underworld

Author:   Robert Farringdon
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798290790695


Pages:   298
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Format:   Paperback
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From Tokyo's Neon-Lit Underworld to the Promise of Dawn. A Story of Survival, Transformation, and Unbreakable Hope In the shadowy depths of Tokyo's Kabukichō district, nineteen-year-old Yuki Tanaka has become someone she never imagined-Sakura, the most requested girl at Paradise Club. What began as a desperate attempt to save her family from crushing debt has trapped her in a gilded cage of exploitation, where every smile is manufactured and every breath belongs to someone else. But even in the darkest corners of human experience, hope can bloom like cherry blossoms after winter's end. When a mysterious woman in a grey coat appears in a rain-soaked alley, offering Yuki a chance at freedom, she must choose between the familiar hell she knows and the terrifying uncertainty of escape. What follows is a breathtaking journey of transformation-from victim to survivor, from broken to whole, from silenced to speaking truth to power. This is more than a story of rescue. This is a story of rebirth. Years later, as Yuki Sato-her new identity carefully crafted-stands in Tokyo's most prestigious boardrooms, she carries within her the wisdom born of survival. Now a respected academic and advocate, she's building something revolutionary: a network that catches vulnerable young women before they fall into the same traps that nearly destroyed her. But the past has a way of demanding its due, and as Yuki opens her heart to love and steps into the spotlight to help others, she must confront the ultimate question: Can someone truly escape their history, or does redemption require facing it head-on? ""After a storm comes a calm."" -Japanese Proverb The Shadow of the Cherry Blossom is a powerful exploration of human resilience, the price of survival, and the extraordinary courage required to transform pain into purpose. Robert Farringdon has crafted a story that is both unflinchingly honest about the realities of exploitation and deeply hopeful about the possibility of healing. Perfect for readers who loved Memoirs of a Geisha, The Kite Runner, and Educated, this is a story that will stay with you long after the final page. Content advisory: This novel deals with mature themes including human trafficking and trauma recovery, handled with sensitivity and respect for survivors.

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Author:   Robert Farringdon
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9798290790695


Pages:   298
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

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