Silent Honour (P)

At the age of eighteen, Hiroko is caught between her mother's traditional beliefs and her father's modern ideas. Seeking an education, she leaves Kyoto for California in August of 1941. She is immediately immersed in a world of American customs and becomes close with her uncle's university assistant, Peter. However, everything changes on December 7, 1941, when Japan bombs Pearl Harbor and Hiroko is suddenly considered an enemy in her new home. Despite her fear and desire to return to Japan, Hiroko is ordered to stay by her father. As Japanese Americans are relocated to detention centers, Hiroko and her family must fight to survive and maintain their dignity amidst the turmoil. This powerful novel by Danielle Steel explores the devastating impact of war on individuals, as well as the unwavering strength and courage of those who were unjustly targeted.