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
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Synopsis
In the waning years of the Qing Dynasty, elderly Lily recounts her life to a young woman who has come to visit her. Her story traces decades — from childhood in rural Hunan and an arranged marriage bond with Snow Flower that becomes a lifelong sisterhood, through the turmoil of the Taiping Rebellion, into adulthood where she falls for a man forbidden by convention. Told across two timelines (1903 and 1824), it is a sweeping portrait of female friendship, desire, and survival in a changing China.
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Characters
Lily (Snow Flower)Protagonist
Snow FlowerSupporting
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Edition
Snow Flower and the Secret FanPaperback, May
288 pages
Random House Trade PaperbacksISBN: 97808129803565 editions available
