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Renae Lucas-Hall

    Renae Lucas-Hall crafts narratives deeply rooted in her extensive engagement with Japan, drawing from her profound understanding of the language and culture. Her literary work, spanning both fiction and non-fiction, is fueled by a personal connection to the country, solidified by her time living in Tokyo and frequent visits. Lucas-Hall approaches her writing with a passion for languages and a keen eye for cultural intricacies, offering readers an authentic glimpse into Japanese life. Her stories explore a fascination with modern Japan interwoven with its enduring traditions.

    Tokyo Hearts - A Japanese Love Story
    Tokyo Tales - a Collection of Japanese Short Stories
    • Renae Lucas-Hall is an Australian-born British novelist and writer. She has always had a passion for reading and writing stories and speaking foreign languages. She enjoys writing about Japan in particular, whether it be fiction or non-fiction. Renae graduated from university in Australia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese language and culture. She went on to live in Tokyo for two years where she taught English. Over the past twenty years, Renae has visited Japan many times for work or as a tourist. Renae lives in Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom with her husband.

      Tokyo Tales - a Collection of Japanese Short Stories
    • Haruka and Takashi are devoted to shopping and going out in Tokyo. She loves her Louis Vuitton handbags, Hermes scarves and Louboutin shoes. He enjoys eating out and looking through the department stores in Ginza and Shibuya. Together they make a cute couple but love is never easy. Takashi's world starts to turn upside down when he realises Haruka has started seeing Jun, her wealthy ex-boyfriend from Kyoto. When Haruka travels to Kyoto to meet up with Jun and his mother, a series of earthquakes hit Tokyo and Takashi is injured. Haruka is unable to contact him and it looks like she'll never see Takashi again, the boy who truly loves her. Filled with cultural significance, this story will appeal to readers who have an interest in Japan and the mind-set of the Japanese people. 10% of the profit from the sales of the paperback 'Tokyo Hearts: A Japanese Love Story' in 2012/13 is donated to the Japan Society Tohoku Earthquake Relief Fund. www.renaelucashall.com"

      Tokyo Hearts - A Japanese Love Story