The Interpreter's Daughter: A remarkable true story of feminist defiance in 19th Century Singapore

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Teresa Lim

The Interpreter's Daughter

A remarkable true story of feminist defiance in 19th Century Singapore

Teresa Lim

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Michael Joseph Ltd
19 July 2022

Autobiography: general; Asian history; Family history, tracing ancestors

A photograph passed down through generations inspires 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 of her great-aunt Fanny, and her world of sworn spinsters, ghost husbands and the working-class feminists of 19th century south China.

But to recover her great-aunt's past, we must first get to know Fanny's family, the times and circumstances in which they lived, and the momentous yet forgotten conflicts that would lead to war in Singapore and, ultimately, a long-buried family tragedy.

By: Teresa Lim
Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 592g
ISBN: 9780241544402
ISBN 10: 0241544408
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 19 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for The Interpreter's Daughter: A remarkable true story of feminist defiance in 19th Century Singapore

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 *