When We Were Orphans

In 1930s London, acclaimed detective Christopher Banks investigates the disappearance of his parents decades earlier in Shanghai. Orphaned as a child, Banks returns to war-torn Shanghai, where his investigation into the past intertwines with the complexities of memory and perception, blurring the lines between what he recalls and what is real.Why You Should Read? A mystery exploring the unreliable nature of memory. Features detailed settings from England to 1930s Shanghai. Examines themes of identity, loss, and the impact of the past. Written by Nobel Prize laureate Kazuo Ishiguro.