from Images of World War III've had enough down time this summer that the novel has resurfaced and it's time to get back to work. The novel spans 1917-1949 and is a reimagining of an ancient tragedy. The protagonist is a young man who is unknowingly burdened with the "sins of the fathers", a secret which he uncovers and then ulitimately must face as he confronts his fate.
World War I, specifically, the death of William on the front, is a turning point for Daniel's father, who, now that his brother is dead, becomes the son who will inherit the family's fortune. It is during WWII, in the Pacific Theater, that Daniel unwittingly immerses himself in his father's secret life and sets off the tragedy that will alter the direction of his life and his family's legacy.
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