Lisa See
I’ve finished most of the research for the next novel, and I can tell you a few things even though I don’t know exactly yet how it will all fit together. The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane (working title) has three main elements: the mother/daughter relationship, the history of tea, and the Akha ethnic minority of China. For the mother/daughter story, I want to write about a woman who gives up her baby for adoption in China, the woman in California who adopts her, and the girl herself. Tea will provide the historical backdrop. Tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water. The people in China that I’ll be writing about are Akha, but they’re labeled as Hani. They have truly unique customs. I recently returned from the birthplace of tea in the mountains of Yunnan. I’m so excited about this new novel. I think it’s going to be great!
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Jane A McEwen
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Lisa See:
Wonderful books-such a good education about all amazing women, cultures, political events, etc. Your research is written in a manner which makes it exciting and interesting. The Asian countries and areas are my favorite to visit and learn about. Look forward to the next adventure with more education from your research. Read each one and learned so much. When do we have another amazing book from you ??
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