The Ash Garden

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The story unfolds in the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing, exploring the profound impact on Emiko Amai, a six-year-old girl who suffers devastating injuries. Meanwhile, Anton, a German physicist, grapples with the moral implications of his work on the Manhattan Project, while his wife Sophie, a Jewish refugee, faces the emotional turmoil that strains their marriage. The narrative delves into themes of trauma, the consequences of scientific discovery, and the personal conflicts arising from historical events.