Jane Iwan

Refugee of the Heart Jane Iwan

Young and orphaned, Chan Wei-chen arrives in Shanghai, beginning a saga that will take him through the horrors of World War II and ultimate escape to Hong Kong.



Determined to break through traditional limitations, Wei-chen meets individuals who change his fortune. Only in Shanghai can Buddhist scholars, Russian Jews, and American expats exist within the same circles.



As the Japanese threat becomes increasingly serious, Wei-chen's expanded responsibilities at the American consulate now include monitoring Japanese military and political activities.



When Wei-chen meets the lovely Hui-lan, he realizes she is the woman of his dreams. Events conspire to keep them apart when the Japanese invade China, Hui-lan is trapped in Nanking and the battle for Shanghai begins.



This lush historical novel combines romance with intrigue to create a compelling tale of love and loss. The war will ravage Asia, and Wei-chen and Hui-lan could be caught in the cross fire.