The Expatriates

By Lilian Bell and Anonymous

Book Overview

The Expatriates: A Novel by Lilian Bell is a fictional story that follows the lives of three American women living in Hong Kong. Margaret, a wealthy mother of three, is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her son. Mercy, a young Korean-American woman, is trying to escape her past and start a new life in Hong Kong. Hilary, a successful lawyer, is hiding a secret from her husband and friends. As the three women navigate their new lives in Hong Kong, they become entangled in each other's dramas and secrets. Margaret hires Mercy as her nanny, and the two women develop a close bond. Meanwhile, Hilary finds herself drawn to a man who could jeopardize everything she has worked for. The Expatriates explores themes of motherhood, loss, identity, and the challenges of living in a foreign country. It is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the expatriate experience. With vivid descriptions of Hong Kong and its culture, Lilian Bell creates a rich and immersive world that readers will not soon forget.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163797162
• ISBN13: 9781163797167
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"