The Melody That Binds

By C. M. Dinsmore

A Tale of Hope, Love and Survival.
Isolated in the Philippines jungle amidst the brutal chaos of World War II, a Japanese soldier, husband, and father grapples with haunting memories and dire choices. Fleeing from the enemy, he stumbles upon a hidden sanctuary, a refuge where he expects to live his remaining days in solitude. In his contentious relationship with the environment, the hope of returning home to Japan flickers within while he ages and the landscape changes.

A Tapestry of Japanese, Filipino, and American Art, History, and Culture.
This gripping mixed-genre novel was inspired by the visual artistry and drama of renowned filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. A character marooned on a small piece of land and his existential pondering are reminiscent of a Robinsonade tale entwined in a love story. The narrative resonates with Thoreauvian insights into nature and society while providing an inspirational take on the human spirit.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1961421003
• ISBN13: 9781961421004
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Heliotropic Productions
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"