LEAVING THE HEART BEHIND

By Joan Foo Mahony

Leaving The Heart Behind is a work of historical fiction, spanning the years 1936 to 1975 and set in a time of empire, war and peace; a tale of two families and two cities: Tokyo and George Town. The book is an insightful and illuminating social commentary on the halcyon days and chaotic events of an important historical period. A compelling and inspiring family saga of love, passion and betrayal with a strong cast of riveting characters – the beautiful concert pianist, Kimiko Koyama; her twin brother, the charming roué Mako who is a reluctant photographer/spy; the sensitive and noble Colonel Toshio Ishikawa whose passion for Kimiko knows no bounds; the cinema magnate Win-Sun Lim; his cousin, the headstrong journalist and newspaper owner Harry Lim; the exotic, forthright, Eurasian beauty Mai De Silva; the brave English soldier Trevor Davies and the two contemporary catalysts for the story – Julia and Hana. They are all brilliantly and sensitively woven into this compelling and inspiring family saga.

Press & Book Reviews

2011

Jul – Essenze (Book Review)
Mar – seventeen (Book Review)
Feb – Her World (Book Review)
Jan – Mar – MPH-Quill (Interview)
Jan – Feb – Feng Shui World (Interview)
Jan – Feb – Feng Shui World (Book Review)

2010

Dec – CLEO (Interview)
Dec– New Straits Times (Article)
Nov – NTV7 Interview with Joan Foo Mahony (Video)
Nov – The Sun (Book Review)
Nov – Malay Mail (Book Review)

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