Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Set against the backdrop of 1930s Shanghai and the tumultuous journey to America, this historical novel follows two sisters, Pearl and May, whose lives are upended by war and family obligations. Forced into arranged marriages to settle their father's debts, they flee to Los Angeles, navigating the challenges of immigration, cultural identity, and sisterhood. As they strive to build new lives, the sisters confront secrets and betrayals that test their bond, ultimately revealing the resilience and enduring love that binds them together.
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- 2009
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- American
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- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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