Description
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford is a moving historical novel about love, loss, and the lasting impact of wartime prejudice.
In 1986, Henry Lee is drawn back to Seattle’s long-closed Panama Hotel after the discovery of belongings left behind by Japanese American families who were forced into internment camps during World War II. The discovery awakens memories of his childhood friendship with Keiko Okabe, a Japanese American girl whose life was forever changed by the war. As Henry reflects on the past, he revisits a story of friendship, first love, family expectations, and the sacrifices made in difficult times.
Blending historical events with an emotional and deeply personal narrative, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet explores themes of identity, forgiveness, and hope. Jamie Ford’s bestselling debut offers a poignant portrait of love that endures across generations.
