In the heart of 1937 Shanghai, known as the Paris of Asia, two sisters, Pearl and May, are living the high life thanks to their father's prosperous rickshaw business. But their glamorous world is turned upside down when Japanese bombs start to fall, leading them on a harrowing journey to the United States. There, they face the challenges of arranged marriages and the harsh reality of life as Chinese immigrants. Despite hardships, including brutal discrimination and the Communist witch hunts of the 1950s, the bond between the sisters remains unbreakable. As they navigate their new lives in Los Angeles' Chinatown, Pearl and May struggle to maintain their cultural identities and support each other through life's trials. This series is a poignant exploration of sisterhood, resilience, and the immigrant experience, wrapped up in the compelling narrative voice of Lisa See.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A gifted writer . . . explores the bonds of sisterhood while powerfully evoking the often nightmarish American immigrant experience.”—USA Today In 1937, Shanghai is the Paris of Asia, a city of great wealth and glamour, t... Read more
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Astonishing . . . one of those hard-to-put-down-until-four-in-the morning books . . . a story with characters who enter a reader’s life, take up residence, and illuminate the myriad decisions and stories that make up h... Read more
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