Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

Recommended by Irene
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In 19th century China, in the time of bound feet and seclusion for women, Lily, the narrator, tells of her life in vivid detail. Because she is judged to be a valuable match, she endures painful foot binding and is paired with a girl in another village with the same birthday. They write to each other in women’s secret writing – sending messages written on a fan. A deeply moving period piece.

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