NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A fascinating portrait of life as a Chinese American woman in the 1930s and '40s. --The New York Times Book Review Superb . . . This emotional, informative and brilliant page-turner resonates with resilience and humanity. --The Washington Post (One of the Best Books of the Year) San Francisco, 1938: A world's fair is preparing to open on Treasure Island, a war is brewing overseas, and the city is alive with possibilities. Talented Grace, traditional Helen, and defiant Ruby, three young women from very different backgrounds, meet by chance at the exclusive and glamorous Forbidden City nightclub. The girls become fast friends, relying on one another through unexpected challenges and shifting fortunes. When their dark secrets are exposed and the invisible thread of fate binds them even tighter, they find the strength and resilience to reach for their dreams. But after the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, paranoia and suspicion threaten to destroy their lives, and a shocking act of betrayal changes everything. Praise for China Dolls A sweeping, turbulent tale of passion, friendship, good fortune, bad fortune, perfidy and the hope of reconciliation. --Los Angeles Times Bravo! Here's a roaring standing ovation for this heartwarming journey into the glittering golden age of Chinese nightclubs. --Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Lisa See masterfully creates unforgettable characters that linger in your memory long after you close the pages. --Bookreporter Stellar . . . The depth of See's characters and her winning prose make this book a wonderful journey through love and loss. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
ISBN-13
9780804194389
eBay Product ID (ePID)
194060763
Product Key Features
Book Title
Large Print: China Dolls
Author
Lisa See
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literature, Genealogy, Books
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Historical
Number of Pages
487 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Lisa See
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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