Girls of the Sun and Moon

In this meticulously researched historical masterwork translated into Arabic by Al-Harith Al-Nabhan, Lisa See explores the tumultuous lives of three Chinese immigrant women navigating the harsh and frequently violent realities of Los Angeles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As foreign-born women in a deeply xenophobic society, the protagonists must endure systemic discrimination, labor exploitation, and cultural isolation. Moving through rich sensory descriptions and deep empathy, the narrative demonstrates how their shared vulnerabilities forge an unbreakable bond of sisterhood. Lisa See weaves historical documentary precision with intimate character studies, shedding light on the neglected history of early Chinese immigration to America while honoring female resilience, cultural identity, and the enduring strength of human affection against severe adversity.

It is a brilliantly immersive, deeply emotional historical novel that offers readers an intimate look into early Asian-American immigrant history, female solidarity, and the power of memory.

Ideal for lovers of historical fiction, Asian-American literature, translated fiction, fans of Lisa See’s body of work, and readers drawn to stories of female endurance, sisterhood, and cultural resilience.