Embracing Wanderlust

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As war raged between Burma and Siam, thousands of men perished daily, but  despite all the chaos, two souls would find love even if it tears them apart.

Prisana Chongrak took the nursing job to support her family. After her mother died from pregnancy issues after delivering her youngest child, Prisana worked hard to find a way to outlive the poor lifestyle. But never did she imagine that she would meet Khin, the handsome Burmese soldier she helped care for in the hospital tent. Together, the two secretly kept their relationship hidden, but with prying eyes, it wouldn't last forever.

Written for the 2024 AAPI Contest
Genre: Historical Fiction
Prompt 15: You are a nurse in the 1700's when Myanmar (then Burma) and Thailand (then Siam) were at war. After you are selected to heal the wounded on the battlefield, you stumble across an enemy soldier, only to fall in love with him. In a time of war and struggle, how will you maintain your romance?All Rights Reserved

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