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A return to Vietnam after serving his tour brings together an American civilian and a young Vietnamese woman. Cultural differences and family commitment collide to create what appear to be insurmountable problems as he prepares to go to Saigon to look for work. Misunderstandings by each causes immense grief for the other as the story moves to its unpredictable conclusion. Experience the country as it was in 1970--the people, the places, the hardships....
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A body is found on an Oahu beach and thus begins the quest to find out how it got there. Orchids and Sand is a thrilling mystery with strong romantic overtones. Join Manny, Loki, Daniela, Pako and all the others in this page-burning mystery in lush, tropical Hawaii. Vast oceans, expansive beaches, magnificent scenery and beautiful people abound in Orchids and Sand!
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Along the Quay presents five different stories that take place in Vietnam during the war era. An Incident At the OK Hotel; The China Beach Surfer; A Matter of Finances; Showers In the Rain and A Peaceful Sleep make up this collection of fascinating stories from a different time, in a dangerous different place... A bargain read at this price!
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A young serviceman experiences hardship in his attempt to marry a pretty Vietnamese girl, as his tour in perilous, war torn Vietnam nears its end. Liberty restrictions and military police enforcement make it difficult for them to be together. As night falls, he slips away from the base to meet her family and offer his marriage proposal. Before he can leave the village, curfew sets in leaving him stranded in the off-limits area. Danger lurks within...
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