Set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century, this story of a young Chinese widow, Li-Lin is so filled with Chinese folklore and mythology it is easy to lose sight of the real pathos of a woman dealing with grief and the limits of her gender. A priestess of significant power and a master of martial arts, she is constantly placed in subservient position even as she struggles alone to save the life of her father--and battle a demon who threatens the lives of hundreds of innocent Chinese immigrants. I loved this book! Wonderful detail, terrific character.
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