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Lisa See
Lisa See writes historical fiction that explores Chinese culture and the lives of women across generations. Her books include Lady Tan's Circle of Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and The
Le Pavillon des Pivoines
In 17th-century China, a young woman named Peony is confined to the women's quarters, awaiting an arranged marriage. Instead of traditional pursuits, she finds solace in forbidden books about passionate love. When she secretly attends an opera, she falls for an elegant poet, setting her on a path that challenges her destiny.