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Opening in the setting of a conservative Taiwanese society and winding its way to America, the book is a compelling story about the joys and conflicts of two sisters growing up under the control of a domineering mother. Through happiness and sorrow, the sisters' dream to find eternal and perfect love always remains. The romantic younger sister, remaining in Taiwan and giving free rein to her emotions, faces disillusionment in love with a decadent playwright. She gradually learns to accept her fate, remolding herself in the process. The older sister with unwavering expectations encounters unforgettable loneliness and self-doubt in America in her elusive search for genuine love. This is a story about powerful family dramas, unforgettable romance, and a poignant emotional journey as the family bridges the expectations of an age-old society with the dreams and desires of a new generation.