VADALFUL

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• ISBN: 9789386745101

• Edition: 1st

• Publishing Year: August 2017

• Pages: 272

• Language: Translated From English to Marathi

• Category: Biography & True Stories

• Binding: Paperback

About the Book:

"My name is Yoshiko Kawashima, some call me Aisin Gioro Xianyu in Manchuria, but to many in my circle who knew what I did, I am known simply as the Japanese Peony after my favorite flower!"

Yoshiko Kawashima, born into the royal family of Prince Su and a relative of Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, led a life shrouded in secrecy, intrigue, and espionage. Known for her covert double life as both a Chinese princess and a Japanese spy, she played a significant role in the tumultuous years of the Second World War.

This book delves into her fascinating and mysterious life, revealing her evolution from a royal figure in Manchuria to a key player in Japan’s secret service. The narrative explores her secret activities as a spy, including her involvement in planning major Japanese incursions into China, and her role in shaping history in ways that have been long hidden.

As the story unfolds, it also highlights Yoshiko's personal life—her loves and losses, including her intense relationships with Japanese military officer Yamaga and American journalist Jack Stone. Her tale takes a tragic turn when, after Japan’s defeat in 1945, she is betrayed by her own bodyguards, captured, and sentenced to death for treason and espionage.

Officially, history records that Yoshiko was executed on March 25, 1948, but the truth of her fate remains clouded in mystery. Did she really face the executioner's bullet, or did she stage a daring escape by swapping places with a dying girl?

This captivating true story chronicles Yoshiko’s remarkable journey through war, intrigue, and betrayal. From her early years in Manchuria to her daring escape attempts, this book paints a vivid picture of one of history's most enigmatic and tragic figures.