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The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane: A Heartwarming and Immersive Novel

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Synopsis

In the remote hills of China's Yunnan province, Li-yan, an orphaned girl raised by her grandmother, struggles to survive. Her only solace is her love for the tea plants that grow wild in the surrounding mountains.

When a wealthy businessman named George Wheeler arrives in the village, Li-yan's life is turned upside down. George is fascinated by the young woman's knowledge of tea, and he offers her a job at his tea plantation in England.

The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane: A Novel

by Lisa See

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	394 pages

Li-yan is torn between her loyalty to her grandmother and her desire for a better life. But when she arrives in England, she is confronted with a world that is both strange and beautiful.

As Li-yan navigates the complexities of a foreign culture, she begins to discover the strength and resilience of her own heart. And as she learns more about the history of tea, she realizes that it is a drink that has the power to connect people across time and distance.

Author Information

Lisa See is an American author known for her novels that explore the experiences of Chinese women and their families.

Born in Pasadena, California, See spent her childhood in Shanghai and Beijing. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in English.

See's first novel, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, was published in 2005 and became a bestseller.

Critical Acclaim

"The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane is a beautiful and moving story that explores the complexities of love, loss, and identity. Lisa See has created a rich and immersive world that will stay with you long after you finish reading." - The Washington Post

"A lyrical and enchanting tale that celebrates the strength and resilience of women. Lisa See has written a must-read for anyone who loves a good story." - The New York Times

"A gorgeously written and deeply moving novel that will transport you to a world that is both exotic and familiar. Lisa See is a master storyteller." - NPR