Tan Twan Eng's 'The Garden of Evening Mists' is a poignant historical novel set in post-World War II Malaya. It follows Teoh Yun Ling, a former barrister and survivor of a Japanese internment camp, who embarks on a quest to build a Japanese garden in the Cameron Highlands. This journey leads her to a mysterious Japanese gardener, Aritomo, the former imperial gardener. The book beautifully intertwines themes of memory, loss, art, and the complex legacy of war, offering a deeply reflective exploration of healing and reconciliation in a land scarred by conflict. It's a compelling narrative about finding beauty and peace amidst profound historical pain.