Lisa See, born on February 18, 1955, in Paris, is a distinguished American writer and novelist of Chinese descent. She is renowned for her compelling narratives that explore the intricacies of Chinese culture and the profound connections among women. See's literary contributions include On Gold Mountain: The One-Hundred-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family (1995), a detailed account of her family's history, and a series of novels that have captivated readers worldwide.

Her works such as Flower Net (1997), The Interior (1999), Dragon Bones (2003), Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2005), Peony in Love (2007), Shanghai Girls (2009), The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane (2017), and The Island of Sea Women (2019) have earned her critical acclaim and a place on bestseller lists, including the 2010 New York Times bestseller list. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Peony in Love delve into the lives of Chinese women in historical settings, while Shanghai Girls a...