The Interpreter's Daughter, 9781405951326
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A family photo unlocks secrets of love, loss, and resilience.
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The Interpreter's Daughter

a remarkable true story of feminist defiance in 19th century singapore

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    6 January 2027

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Summary

The Secrets of Fanny: A Singaporean Family’s Untold Story

Inspired by a photograph passed down through generations comes this beautifully written, compelling memoir of one Singapore family and the secrets that defined their story.

A cherished family photograph, taken in Hong Kong, 1935, sets Teresa Lim on a journey to uncover her family history. Through detective work, serendipity, and the kindness of strangers she was guided to the fascinating, ordinary, extraordinary life …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405951326
ISBN-10:140595132X
Author:Teresa Lim
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:6 January 2027
Weight:500g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 35mm
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Critics Review

A captivating, compelling story of history, family loyalty, and personal sacrifice… Teresa Lim’s quest to uncover a hidden chapter in her family’s history makes for a fascinating and richly textured, multigenerational tale * Charmaine Wilkerson, author of Black Cake *A captivating family history. Lim vividly recreates Singapore in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and lucidly explains historical matters and cultural traditions * Publisher’s Weekly *Rich in the little-discussed history of Singaporean Chinese, this multigenerational memoir offers a timeless tale of the quest for identity, wholeness and truth. An eloquently enlightening family history * Kirkus Reviews *‘A wonderful portrait of a family. One for lovers of Wild Swans. Hats off to Teresa Lim’ – Hope Adams

About The Author

Teresa Lim

Teresa Lim is a Singaporean now resident in England. She lives with her husband in south London and Devon. They have two grown-up sons. The Interpreter’s Daughter is her first book.

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