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A MAJOR AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES RELEASING 24TH JANUARY 2024, STARRING NICOLE KIDMAN, SARAYU BLUE AND JI-YOUNG YOO.I raced through this enthralling story' Liane Moriarty'Brilliantly plotted and written, utterly absorbing' Daily Mail'An emotionally gripping page-turner' ElleFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Piano Teacher, a searing novel of marriage, motherhood and the search for connection far from home.Expats come to the glittering city of Hong Kong for myriad reasons - to find or lose themselves in a foreign place, and to forget or remake themselves far from home. Three women's lives to collide in ways that rewrite every assumption of their privileged world: Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, once again finds herself compromised and adrift, trying to start her life anew.Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, hoping to save her uncertain marriage.Margaret, once the enviable mother of three, tries to negotiate an existence that has become utterly unrecognizable after a catastrophic event. Faced with unthinkable choices, these three women form a profound connection that defies the norms of the sequestered community - finding in each other a strength borne of need, forgiveness, and ultimately hope. Atmospheric and utterly compelling, The Expatriates showcases Lee's exceptional talent as one of our keenest observers of women's inner lives.

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Now in paperback, this novel from the author of The Piano Teacher is an exploration of the emotions, identities and relationships of three very different American women living in the same small expat community in Hong Kong.

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Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, is adrift, undone by a terrible incident in her recent past. Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, something she believes could save her foundering marriage. Meanwhile, Margaret, once a happily married mother of three, questions her maternal identity in the wake of a shattering loss. As each woman struggles with her own demons, their lives collide in ways that have irreversible consequences for them all. Atmospheric, moving, and utterly compelling, Lee explores with devastating poignancy the emotions, identities, and relationships of three very different American women living in the same small expat community in Hong Kong. 'Brilliantly plotted and written, utterly absorbing, often heartbreaking' Daily Mail 'An emotionally gripping page-turner' Elle 'Enthralling' Liane Moriarty [Thumbnail of author photo; credit: Xue Tan]

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Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, is adrift, undone by a terrible incident in her recent past. Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, something she believes could save her foundering marriage. Meanwhile, Margaret, once a happily married mother of three, questions her maternal identity in the wake of a shattering loss. As each woman struggles with her own demons, their lives collide in ways that have irreversible consequences for them all. Atmospheric, moving, and utterly compelling, Lee explores with devastating poignancy the emotions, identities, and relationships of three very different American women living in the same small expat community in Hong Kong. 'Brilliantly plotted and written, utterly absorbing, often heartbreaking' Daily Mail 'An emotionally gripping page-turner' Elle 'Enthralling' Liane Moriarty [Thumbnail of author photo; credit: Xue Tan]

Author Biography

Janice Y. K. Lee was born and raised in Hong Kong. She graduated from Harvard College with a degree in English and American Literature and Language. A former editor at Elle, she lives in New York with her husband and four children.

Review

Brilliantly plotted and written, utterly absorbing, often heartbreaking, THE EXPATRIATES looks set to be one of the books of the year. - Daily MailBeautiful and heartbreaking - HelloAn emotionally gripping page-turner - ElleGorgeously wrought - Marie Claire

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I raced through this enthralling story' - Liane Moriarty 'Brilliantly plotted and written, utterly absorbing' - Daily Mail 'An emotionally gripping page-turner' - Elle Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, is adrift, undone by a terrible incident in her recent past. Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, something she believes could save her foundering marriage. Meanwhile, Margaret, once a happily married mother of three, questions her identity in the wake of a shattering loss. As each woman struggles with her own demons, their lives collide in ways that have irreversible consequences for them all. THE EXPATRIATES is an atmospheric, moving, and utterly compelling story of motherhood and family set against the unforgettable backdrop of Hong Kong.

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Lee tells two engrossing love stories. . . . Just hide your phone before cracking this one open-or risk calling your ex

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From the bestselling author of The Piano Teacher , a brilliant novel about women, motherhood and identity.

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Powerful and poignant, a perfect read for fans of Liane Moriarty and Dinah Jefferies.

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