About a book I have read:
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, By Author Lisa See 'Bloomsbury' Ł7.99.

This passionate story is set in nineteenth Century China, about two girls following punishing customs, such as the agonies of foot binding. Also their journey into marriage and its devistating ups and downs. I was truly engrossed into this beautifully written novel, so realistic in bringing alive an entire culture, the reader can actually feel the pain and anguish the girls go through (some parts are heartbreaking). You can not put this book down,so pick it up as its so well written and believable, its not to be missed.