Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

Wow!! What an amazing book. I truly had a hard time putting it down. This was historical fiction taking place in nineteenth-century China. It is told by a woman and the events that led her through her life. All of the myths and legends that wind through their lives. The suffering to be made desirable to get a good husband, whom you don't meet until your wedding day! Your worth and the pecking order within the families. Desirable traits and behaviors. I was totally enthralled. Lee has a way with words that just pulls you into the story and the time. There are not enough words to say how much I enjoyed this book!!