Best-selling author Lisa See will be visiting the Warren Newport Public Library in Gurnee, IL on Friday, July 20th to discuss and sign her new novel Peony in Love. Everyone is welcome to attend.
See is probably best known for her last novel, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. Set in 19th century China, Snow Flower tells the story of two lifelong friends, Snow Flower and Lily, as they come of age, are married out, and have children of their own. It is a beautiful story, and See does a wonderful job of describing the lives of women during this time. Her detailed description of the footbinding process is somewhat gruesome, but also captivating. Peony in Love is also a historical novel of China and focuses on the lives and roles of women. Although it was her first novel to get such attention, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan was not See's first novel. See has also written a crime series set in China, starting with The Flower Net, The Interior and Dragon Bones. In addition, she also wrote a non-fiction book called On Gold Mountain, which is the story of her family's immigration from China to America.
Check back next Monday for a more detailed review of Peony in Love and highlights from her talk.
1 comment:
Lisa See is a favorite author of mine. I just finished Peony, which she signed for me at our local Barnes and NOble. She is a great speaker!
I love your blog! I will return!
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