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Friendship and betrayal in 1930s Chinese-American showbiz.

If you're intrigued by the glitz and social intricacies of 1930s San Francisco and the world of Asian-American nightclub performers, "China Dolls" is a dance you won't want to miss. Lisa See deftly weaves historical details with the complexities of friendship and rivalry. It's a beautifully choreographed narrative that reveals the impact of war and cultural identity, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction with deep character development.

  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2014)
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China Dolls

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ISBN: 9781408866658
Authors: Lisa See
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Related Topics: World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 37758 readers)

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An exciting new novel set in the "Chop Suey Circuit" of San Francisco right before World War II, from the beloved bestselling author of Snowflower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls. In 1938, Ruby, Helen, and Grace, three girls from very different backgrounds, find themselves competing at the same audition for showgirl roles at San Francisco's exclusive "Oriental" nightclub, the Forbidden City. Grace, an American-born Chinese girl, has fled the Midwest and an abusive father. Helen is from a Chinese family who have deep roots in San Francisco's Chinatown. And, as both her friends know, Ruby is Japanese passing as Chinese. At times their differences are pronounced, but the girls grow to depend on one another in order to fulfill their individual dreams. Then, everything changes in a heartbeat with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Suddenly the government is sending innocent Japanese to internment camps under suspicion, and Ruby is one of them. But which of her friends betrayed her?
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