Synopsis "Company of Nations (in English)"
Company of Nations weaves mystical suspense with unconventional romance. When personal decisions and world events of the late 70’s and early 80’s shake the lives of three characters - Jake Chin, Vietnam War hero turned deserter; Rachel Chin, Jake’s wife and political partisan; and KimNguyen, Vietnamese refugee; – their secrets complicate their lives. Can their derailment find repair and new direction? Facing unresolved issues with family, friends, refugees, and POW/MIA intrigues, Rachel and Jake determine to right wrongs and fulfill obligations. Others with callous intent see Jake as key to freeing American Vietnam POW/MIA soldiers in Laos. Can a deserter find redemption? Jake desires connection with beloved Yao, Mother of the Hmong, to help him recover the remains of his best friend, Bohdan, who died in Laos on a secret mission. If he cannot find her, can he do business with Laotian Communists without her? Full of history, intrigue, romance, enigma, and drama, Company of Nations appeals to a wide audience of readers.
