Gun Dealers' Daughter

Gina Apostol
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At university in Manila, young, bookish Soledad Soliman falls in with radical friends, defying her wealthy parents and their society crowd. Drawn in by two romantic young rebels, Sol initiates a conspiracy that quickly spirals out of control. Years later, far from her homeland, Sol reconstructs her fractured memories, writing a confession she hopes will be her salvation. Illuminating the dramatic history of the Marcos-era Philippines, this story of youthful passion is a tour de force.
Genres: FictionHistorical FictionHistoricalLiterary FictionLiteraturePoliticsAsiaAsian LiteratureNovelsContemporary
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