Suspenseful and intensely moving, no other book captures the tapestry of Asian history quite like The White Umbrella, a dazzling true tale of modern Burma told through the life story of Sao Hearn Hkam.

“Enthralling!” – L.R. Wright

Born into royalty, sold in marriage, Sao Hearn Hkam fought against tradition, foreign invaders, and the brute power of a crazed general to gain freedom for her people. Her journey from Princess, to Member of Parliament, to rebel leader, to exile is an inspiration and a revelation – about Burma, about Southeast Asia, and about the games of superpowers played out in real life.

“Triumphant!” – The Bangkok Post

“Wonderful!” – Andrew Marshall (The Cult at the End of the World)

“Enthralling!” – L.R. Wright (Prized Possession, The Menace)

“Full of historical, political and human insight.” – Jane Rule (After the Fire, Desert Hearts)

“Compelling…Reads like a novel.” – Lyn Hancock (Nunavet)