The Calligrapher's Daughter is a poignant story that highlights the struggle of a young girl, Najin, to choose her own path in life amidst the shifting political landscape of Korea. The book offers a unique insight into a country torn between tradition and modernity, and the challenges faced by women who seek to assert their independence. The most distinctive feature of the book is the powerful portrayal of Najin's character, who remains resilient and determined in the face of adversity. Highly recommended for readers interested in historical fiction and stories of female empowerment.

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Najin Han, the privileged daughter of a calligrapher, longs to choose her own destiny. Smart and headstrong, she is encouraged by her mother-but her stern father is determined to maintain tradition, especially as the Japanese steadily gain control of his beloved country. When he seeks to marry fourteen-year-old Najin into an aristocratic family, her mother defies generations of obedient wives and instead sends her daughter to serve in the king's court as a companion to a young princess. But the king is soon assassinated, and the centuries-old dynastic culture comes to its end. In the shadow of the dying monarchy, Najin begins a journey through increasing oppression that will change her world forever. As she desperately seeks to continue her education, will the unexpected love she finds along the way be enough to sustain her through the violence and subjugation her country continues to face? Spanning thirty years, The Calligapher's Daughter is an exquisite novel about a country torn between ancient customs and modern possibilities, a family ultimately united by love and a woman who never gives up her search for freedom.

Author: Eugenia Kim
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 400
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Date: 11 Jan 2010

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