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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See is a historical novel set in 19th-century China, following the lifelong friendship between two girls, Lily and Snow Flower, who are paired as laotong ("old sames"). Isolated by rigid social norms and foot-binding, the women develop a secret language called nu shu (women's writing) to communicate their hopes and sorrows through letters on a silk fan and embroidered handkerchiefs. The story explores themes of friendship, love, and family, culminating in a misunderstanding that threatens to tear their bond apart.
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