Under the Sun - Hardcover

Justin Kerr-Smiley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0955572932 ISBN 13: 9780955572937

Publisher: Reportage Press, 2007

Synopsis

It is the final weeks of the World War Two and the Japanese forces are in retreat. Young Spitfire pilot, Edward Strickland is based in the South Pacific. His task is to search and destroy any remnants of the once mighty Imperial Army. During a dawn patrol he is forced to ditch his aircraft near a remote island. Close to death he is hauled up onto the deck of a Japanese ship by the commander of a small Japanese company who have remained hidden on the island throughout the war. Although, the Japanese commander treats the young pilot with appalling brutality Strickland refuses to be broken. The battle of wills that follows brings the men together as brothers in arms. But there is little space for mutual understanding and friendship in war. A storm is gathering and Japan's sudden surrender severs the two men's relationship for ever.

About this title

Review:

The gripping and beautifully paced debut of an intriguing new talent. --William Dalrymple

From the Publisher:

UNDER THE SUN is not only a novel about war and its effect upon the human condition, it also explores the redemptive power of friendship and how it can surpass all odds, inspiring love and even sacrifice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Reportage Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0955572932
• ISBN 13: 9780955572937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240