The Art of Hearing Heartbeats: A Novel (Book 1 of 3) [B0017]

2012 PB. The first book in the Art of Hearing Heartbeats series, this is a passionate love story, a haunting fable, and an enchanting mystery set in Burma. When a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be - until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago, to a Burmese woman they have never heard of. Intent on solving the mystery and coming to terms with her father's past, Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived. There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship, resilience, and passion that will reaffirm the reader's belief in the power of love to move mountains.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Very well written and heartwarming. It truly touched my soul and reinforced what is important in life."; "This book was different than anything I ever read. It was cool to learn about a different culture, and it had a magical feel to it, which was awesome!"; "Lovely, rich, mesmerizing. I loved this book. Such a painful yet lovely story. The writing and imagery are phenomenal. I highly recommend this book for not just the story but the craft."