The Long Road Home: A story of resilience, love, hope, loss & the human spirit

By Karen Brooks

The Long Road Home is an emotionally charged story of resilience, love and the strength of the human spirit. Set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of Singapore in 1942, Marica grows up amid tragedy and loss, losing her father in the war and finding refuge with her mother on Pulau Ubin.

As Marica matures in 1960s Singapore, she embarks on a passionate romance with Edward, a British Air Force officer. However, as their relationship deepens, dark secrets from Edward's past surface, pulling Marica into a web of deceit that threatens everything she holds dear.

The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural identity, highlighting the clash between East and West. The Long Road Home is a deeply emotional tale of survival, redemption, and the lengths one woman will go to protect those she loves while navigating the complexities of tradition and modernity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F59HBJLC
• ISBN13: 9798280142572
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"