Excerpt from All Woman and Springtime by Brandon W. Jones, plus links to reviews, author biography & more

"Very good, comrade Song," rasped the foreman. "I hope that the others here will learn from you." He turned to address the room, seeming to relish the pain shooting up his damaged leg. "You see? Comrade Song knows that she was given a rare second chance. She knows that she is unworthy. This makes her grateful. You may sit, comrade Song. Everyone, get to work!"

Relieved, Gyong-ho sat and began sewing.

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