The Valley of Amazement -- Amy Tan

<p><strong><em>New York Times </em>bestseller <em>The Valley of Amazement</em> is a sweeping, evocative epic of two women's intertwined fates and their search for identity--from the lavish parlors of Shanghai courtesans to the fog-shrouded mountains of a remote Chinese village</strong></p><p>Spanning more than forty years and two continents, <em>The Valley of Amazement</em> resurrects pivotal episodes in history: from the collapse of China's last imperial dynasty, to the rise of the Republic, the explosive growth of lucrative foreign trade and anti-foreign sentiment, to the inner workings of courtesan houses and the lives of the foreign "Shanghailanders" living in the International Settlement, both erased by World War II.</p><p>A deeply evocative narrative about the profound connections between mothers and daughters, <em>The Valley of Amazement</em> returns readers to the compelling territory of Amy Tan's <em>The Joy Luck Club</em>. With her characteristic insight and humor, she conjures a story of inherited trauma, desire and deception, and the power and stubbornness of love.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Amy Tan<br><b>Publisher:</b> Ecco Press<br><b>Published:</b> 07/15/2014<br><b>Pages:</b> 608<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.98lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.94h x 5.33w x 1.45d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780062107329<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>People Weekly</i> 07/28/2014 pg. 45<br><i>New York Times Book Review</i> 08/03/2014 pg. 28