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Goodreads asked Michael T. Cibenko:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Michael T. Cibenko For four years I lived in rural southern Japan, very close to the site of what is called The Shimabara Rebellion, an uprising of persecuted Christians in the 17th century. These events, along with the small but devout Catholic community I encountered, inspired me to write this book.

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