Reviews
Praise for Karin Tanabe: "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus "Tanabe immerses the reader in a world of romance and manners, but also leaves you gripping the edge of your seat." --USA Today, Praise for Karin Tanabe: "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus "Tanabe immerses the reader in a world of romance and manners, but also leaves you gripping the edge of your seat." --USA Today "Through richly drawn characters, Tanabe insigntfully grapples with complex and compelling issues." --Booklist " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus "Tanabe immerses the reader in a world of romance and manners, but also leaves you gripping the edge of your seat." --USA Today, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus "Tanabe immerses the reader in a world of romance and manners, but also leaves you gripping the edge of your seat." --USA Today "Through richly drawn characters, Tanabe insigntfully grapples with complex and compelling issues." --Booklist, Praise for Karin Tanabe: "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus, Praise for Karin Tanabe: "Tanabe is a master of historical fiction." --NPR " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife " A Hundred Suns has a cinematic quality. ..This view of French occupation in Indochina is replete with love affairs, revenge and secrets , not to mention a history lesson about the evils of colonialism." -- Washington Post "A luscious setting combined with a sinister, sizzling plot." -- EW "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "This psychological thriller is as twisty and darkly detailed as they come ...Tanabe's attention to historical detail and expert pacing of revelation make this a must-read. " -- BookBub " A lush and glamorous tale of intrigue and romance in 1930's Indochine." --CrimeReads "Riveting" -- Historical Novel Society "This is beautifully written , historical fiction that includes some romance as well as a mystery/thriller twist -- a trifecta ."-- Columbus Magazine "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance . This richly drawn novel is complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled ."- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus "Tanabe immerses the reader in a world of romance and manners, but also leaves you gripping the edge of your seat." --USA Today, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife " A Hundred Suns has a cinematic quality. ..This view of French occupation in Indochina is replete with love affairs, revenge and secrets , not to mention a history lesson about the evils of colonialism." -- Washington Post "A luscious setting combined with a sinister, sizzling plot." -- EW "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "This psychological thriller is as twisty and darkly detailed as they come ...Tanabe's attention to historical detail and expert pacing of revelation make this a must-read. " -- BookBub " A lush and glamorous tale of intrigue and romance in 1930's Indochine." --CrimeReads "This is beautifully written , historical fiction that includes some romance as well as a mystery/thriller twist -- a trifecta ."-- Columbus Magazine "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "This psychological thriller is as twisty and darkly detailed as they come ...Tanabe's attention to historical detail and expert pacing of revelation make this a must-read. " -- BookBub " A lush and glamorous tale of intrigue and romance in 1930's Indochine." --CrimeReads "This is beautifully written , historical fiction that includes some romance as well as a mystery/thriller twist -- a trifecta ."-- Columbus Magazine "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife "A transporting historical novel, and a smart thriller." -- Washington Post "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "This psychological thriller is as twisty and darkly detailed as they come ...Tanabe's attention to historical detail and expert pacing of revelation make this a must-read. " -- BookBub " A lush and glamorous tale of intrigue and romance in 1930's Indochine." --CrimeReads "This is beautifully written , historical fiction that includes some romance as well as a mystery/thriller twist -- a trifecta ."-- Columbus Magazine "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus "Tanabe immerses the reader in a world of romance and manners, but also leaves you gripping the edge of your seat." --USA Today, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife "A transporting historical novel, and a smart thriller." -- Washington Post "A luscious setting combined with a sinister, sizzling plot." -EW "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "This psychological thriller is as twisty and darkly detailed as they come ...Tanabe's attention to historical detail and expert pacing of revelation make this a must-read. " -- BookBub " A lush and glamorous tale of intrigue and romance in 1930's Indochine." --CrimeReads "This is beautifully written , historical fiction that includes some romance as well as a mystery/thriller twist -- a trifecta ."-- Columbus Magazine "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist " A lush and glamorous tale of intrigue and romance in 1930's Indochine." --CrimeReads "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece "Tanabe's attachment to her characters and passion for the period shine through." -- Historical Novel Society "A gorgeously sweeping tale." -- Kirkus "Tanabe immerses the reader in a world of romance and manners, but also leaves you gripping the edge of your seat." --USA Today "Through richly drawn characters, Tanabe insigntfully grapples with complex and compelling issues." --Booklist " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June, Praise for Karin Tanabe: " Riveting ...Tanabe pulls the reader in from page one, painting a lush, vibrant paradise with a dark side, and taking us along on a fast-paced, exquisitely layered, beautifully detailed ride to the end." --Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Winemaker's Wife "Tanabe reveals secrets in exquisitely paced steps ... A smart, riveting psychological thriller ."-- Kirkus "An impeccably researched historical novel that immerses readers completely in a beautiful and haunting place " -- PopSugar "Richly drawn ...Tanabe transports readers to the beauty and danger of 1930s Indochina in this stirring, elegant romance...complete with multidimensional characters who gradually reveal their secrets. Fans of historical fiction will be enthralled. "- Publishers Weekly " Stylish, with a dash of noir and heaps of the exotic and elegant setting , A Hundred Suns flips the script of bored society ladies into something altogether more devious and delicious ." - Booklist "This psychological thriller is as twisty and darkly detailed as they come ...Tanabe's attention to historical detail and expert pacing of revelation make this a must-read. " -- BookBub " A lush and glamorous tale of intrigue and romance in 1930's Indochine." --CrimeReads "A haunting, evocative tale that left me both richly satisfied and deeply unsettled - yet another Tanabe triumph. Captivating, suspenseful, and full of surprises." --Fiona Davis, national bestselling author of The Masterpiece " A Hundred Suns manages the near impossible: it's both a gripping, relevant page turner, and a searing historical examination --in this case, of the brutal atrocities of colonialism. You'll read, as I did, to find out who will win the game of cat and mouse, even as you come to understand that in Indochine in the 1930's--as it is anywhere that one group of people enslaves another--there was no 'winning.' " - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and June
