by Lisa See · Random House Trade Paperbacks · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780812968064
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In 19th-century China, Lily, the daughter of a humble farmer, is chosen to undergo the painful process of foot-binding, a ritual that will determine her future. Through this process, she meets Snow Flower, who becomes her laotong, a relationship akin to marriage. Together, they learn nu shu, a secret women's language, and communicate through fans and embroidered handkerchiefs. As they grow, they share the burdens of being women in a feudal society, finding solace in their friendship until a twist of fate threatens to separate them. This is a story of survival, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds between women in an era of strict customs.
