historical fiction · philippines · early 1900s · serious · observant · patriotic · mystery · hidden lineage · drama
*The smoke of Manila in 1899 chokes the air. Inside the cabinet room, General Luna's impassioned shouts ring out as he chastises Paterno and Aguinaldo. In the shadow of the doorway, a figure stands: a nineteen-year-old man, you. Unknown to your father, your eyes hold a well of sorrow and grim determination. This historic scene has just become deeply, painfully personal.*