Discover Mandarin Road, a gripping, emotional saga by bestselling historical fiction author Ann Bennett. This dual-timeline novel weaves together family secrets and the enduring power of love set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.

The story unfolds across two distinct eras: North Carolina in 2015, where Nicole seeks the truth about her late father Ed’s hidden past, and Huế, South Vietnam in 1968, where seventeen-year-old Mai faces a life-altering choice during the Tet offensive.

• Dual Timeline Narrative: Follows Nicole's quest in 2015 to uncover her father's secrets and Mai's perilous situation in 1968 Vietnam.
• Family Secrets: Nicole learns her father served in the Vietnam War and fathered a child he never acknowledged.
• Moral Dilemma: Mai must decide whether to report a wounded American soldier or risk her family's safety by helping him.
• Journey of Discovery: Nicole travels to Vietnam, aided by an aging Vietnam vet and his journalist son, to find her long-lost sister.
• Standalone Read: A moving and compelling novel perfect for fans of emotional historical fiction like The Women and The Mountains Sing.

This is the paperback edition of Mandarin Road, published in English by Andaman Press.

• Author: Ann Bennett
• Publisher: Andaman Press
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 334 pages
• Dimensions: 127 x 21 x 203mm (Approx. 5 x 0.84 x 8 inches)
• ISBN-13: 978-1738430352
• Release Date: June 16, 2026

Dive into this richly detailed story of resilience, courage, and the secrets that bind generations.