The Interpreter's Daughter
A remarkable true story of feminist defiance in 19th Century Singapore
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
5 July 2022
Summary
A cherished family photograph, taken in Hong Kong, 1935, sets Teresa Lim on a journey to uncover her family history. Through detective work, serendipity, and the kindness of strangers, she was guided to the fascinating, ordinary, extraordinary life of her great-aunt Fanny, and her world of sworn spinsters, ghost husbands and the working-class feminists of 19th century south China.
But to recover her great-aunt’s past, we must first get to know Fanny’s family, the times and circumstanc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241544419 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241544416 |
| Author: | Teresa Lim |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 5 July 2022 |
| Weight: | 444g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
A captivating, compelling story of history, family loyalty, and personal sacrifice… Teresa Lim’s quest to uncover a hidden chapter in her family’s history makes for a fascinating and richly textured, multigenerational tale * Charmaine Wilkerson, author of Black Cake *
A captivating family history. Lim vividly recreates Singapore in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and lucidly explains historical matters and cultural traditions * Publisher’s Weekly *
Rich in the little-discussed history of Singaporean Chinese, this multigenerational memoir offers a timeless tale of the quest for identity, wholeness and truth. An eloquently enlightening family history * Kirkus Reviews *
‘A wonderful portrait of a family. One for lovers of Wild Swans. Hats off to Teresa Lim’ – Hope Adams
About The Author
Teresa Lim
Teresa Lim is a Singaporean now resident in England. She lives with her husband in south London and Devon. They have two grown-up sons. The Interpreter’s Daughter is her first book.
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