The Moon Tree

by Anthony Conway

Rangoon, Burma: Two people meet by chance in a Buddhist temple; Mikey Zakharkin of the American Volunteer Group – The Flying Tigers – and Hannah, an English girl. It is a hard time to embark upon a friendship. Christmas 1941.
The talk in the city is of the Japanese attacks throughout the Asia-Pacific. Many refuse to believe they will cross the Thai border and invade. The British are rushing troops to bolster the weak defences, but ill-prepared, ill-equipped, and woefully few. In the sky, the P40 Tomahawks of the Flying Tigers prepare for battle. The stage is set.
For Mikey and Hannah, and for all those around them, relationships will be tested to destruction; not just in the ensuing conflict, but in the wars it will unleash. In the violent turmoil of a world convulsing into new patterns, how can friendship survive?
Enchanted by the encounter between the two young people, a mysterious Chinese Colonel tells them the fable of The Moon Tree.

733 pages, Paperback

First published October 15, 2013

Reviews

[Kerry Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant book. I knew nothing about the asian WWII theatre. wonderfully researched and presented as historical fiction. a beautiful read and great value as it took more than the usual few days to read it!

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely phenomenal read. Gripping. I learnt so much about the world during these decades and fell in love with the characters and their journeys. The author’s way with words conjures such rich images of the far east I felt lost in their world.
It’s a mammoth book and worth every page - it’s made for film, I hope one day we’ll see this epic play out on the big screen!

[Mike Paine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book so much I didn't want it to end. I mostly read history and this had plenty but it was the story and the people in it that pulled me in. Great read I plan on reading more from this author.