Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This mesmerizing novel by the author of the bestselling "The Kiss" is set in alluring Shanghai at the turn of the century, and it tells the story of two women whose lives intertwine--fascinating, tiny-footed Mai and Alice, her Western niece.
About the Author
Kathryn Harrison is the author of the novels
Thicker Than Water,
Exposure, and
Poison. She has also written a memoir,
The Kiss. Her personal essays have appeared in
The New Yorker,
Harper's Magazine, and other publications. She lives in New York with her husband, the novelist Colin Harrison, and their chil-dren. She can be reached at
[email protected].