Monsoon Moon

About the Book

My story is historical fiction mainly centering on a romance that takes place in Vietnam during the war. An American soldier is captured by the Viet Cong and becomes enamored by his female prison camp commander. Of course they are natural enemies with major political and cultural differences. Anything more than a passing friendship would certainly seem to be out of the question.

The other prisoners at camp are thrown into the mix as far as their relationships with each other and their feeling about the war as time goes on. My story is geographically and historically accurate based on my service there during this time period.

The main characters come to realize they are not so different and a friendship develops. Gradually, the friendship becomes stronger and evolves into something more. There is some sexual content, which I believe is realistic under the circumstances. However, it is not graphic as I strongly emphasized the emotional and romantic aspect of their relationship.

There is a back story regarding the war and its effect on all involved. That is, the people of Vietnam, the Americans, the Viet Cong and the country itself.

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