The Lost Daughter of Happiness Author:Geling Yan, Cathy Silber (Translator) This powerful novel tells the story of a love affair between an enigmatic Chinese prostitute and the Caucasian boy who worships her. It follows the main characters from childhood to old age, and is filled with a vivid cast of peripheral characters, from missionaries to gangsters. The book includes moments of tremendous cruelty and incredible hum... more »an tenderness.« less