Dreams of Joy
of Lisa See (Goodreads Author)
Series: Shanghai Girls #2
Description
In her most powerful novel yet, acclaimed author Lisa See returns to the story of sisters Pearl and May from Shanghai Girls, and Pearlâs strong-willed nineteen-year-old daughter, Joy. Reeling from newly uncovered family secrets, Joy runs away to Shanghai in early 1957 to find her birth fatherâthe artist Z.G. Li, with whom both May and Pearl were once in love. Dazzled by him, and blinded by idealism and defiance, Joy throws herself into the New Society of Red China, heedless of the dangers in the Communist regime. Devastated by Joyâs flight and terrified for her safety, Pearl is determined to save her daughter, no matter the personal cost. From the crowded city to remote villages, Pearl confronts old demons and almost insurmountable challenges as she follows Joy, hoping for reconciliation. Yet even as Joyâs and Pearlâs separate journeys converge, one of the most tragic episodes in Chinaâs history threatens their very lives.
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 354 pages
- Publisher Random House
- Publication Date May 31st 2011
- First Publication 10/28/11
- Language English
- ISBN 9781400067121
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
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