Set in a remote Yunnan mountain village, this novel follows Li-yan and her family whose lives revolve around tea farming and the rituals that shape their community. When an outsider arrives, old patterns begin to shift and Li-yan makes a choice that changes two lives.

Her daughter is raised in California after being adopted, while Li-yan moves slowly into the wider world. The story follows both women across continents as they grapple with heritage, belonging, and the ties that bind mothers and daughters.

Rich in cultural detail and driven by tea as a unifying motif, the book offers a layered portrait of identity, adoption, and cross-cultural reunion.

Highlights

• Dual narrative spanning Yunnan and California
• Explores tea culture, ethnic tradition, and motherhood
• Appeals to readers of family sagas and contemporary literary fiction

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