Book description
The story of an unwanted Chinese daughter growing up during the
Communist Revolution, blamed for her mother's death, ignored by her
millionaire father and unwanted by her Eurasian step mother. A story of
greed, hatred and jealousy; a domestic dramais played against the
extraordinary political events in China and Hong Kong. Written with the
emotional force of a novel but with a vividness drawn from a personal
and political background. FALLING LEAVES has become a surprise
bestseller all over the world.
Adeline Yen Mah took studied at London Univesity and now lives in the USA.
''My Chinese Cinderella. Her father's stunningly beautiful new young
wife makes Snow White's wicked stepmother look like Mary Poppins. A
compelling story.' - The Mail.
