![]() ![]() The details about the life of the courtesans and the etiquette involved in courting a courtesan, as well as the details of what happens to the courtesans when they get older, was detailed, colorful, and felt very genuine. We see how she copes with the change in circumstances that lead to her becoming a virgin courtesan herself. I really loved the first 3/4 of this book as we followed Violet growing up in a high class courtesan house run by her American mother. But, as she struggles to understand her heritage, it is Violet’s determination to forge her own destiny that propels this bittersweet tale of family secrets, changing identities and lost love.īook Worm’s Thoughts: I am counting this book for my read different challenge because the author is a female, first generation Asian American and the book is set in Shanghai (different from my own background and location). ![]() ![]() ‘The Valley of Amazement’ is the story of three women, bound by blood and betrayal. When the revolution comes, a cruel deception forces Violet to become a virgin courtesan. In turn-of-the-century Shanghai, Violet Minturn is raised by her American mother, the mistress of the city’s most renowned courtesan house. ![]() Synopsis from Amazon (as Goodreads had too many spoilers): An expansive, heartbreaking novel from the internationally bestselling author of ‘The Joy Luck Club’. ![]()
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