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The Things She Owned

By: Katherine Tamiko Arguile
Narrated by: Emma Cary
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Years after the death of her cruel and complicated mother, Erika's house is still full of the things Michiko left behind: an onigiri basket, a Wedgewood tea set, a knotted ring from Okinawa.

©2020 Katherine Tamiko Arguile (P)2020 Bolinda Publishing Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction
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I loved this story. It is fillef with intrigue and told with authenticity and tenderness.

A Beautiful Story

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The characters are flawed endearing and beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed this book which left me with a fresh perspective on my relationship with my parents and their ‘home country’, having immigrated to Australia from Asia. My thanks to the Author.

Well worth the wait

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I enjoyed the story but regretted listening to this version as the reader was less than adequate. you colud hear herbreatg at every pause and her tone was offputting.

Detailed and thought provoking

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