The Moon Goddess's Smile

By: Wu, Catherine C.

1st Prize Winner, 2026 competition of National League of American Pen Women"Secrets, scars, and stories - a fascinating historical novel of cultural significance." - Starred Review, Independent Book Review"A distinctive voice...striking sensory quality. Our Verdict: Get it " - Kirkus Reviews

A biomedical researcher returns to China to transfer her late grandmother's apartment to her male cousin so he can marry. However, a simple legal task to save her dwindling clan becomes a bureaucratic nightmare, and her interracial marriage in Boston begins to unravel. While she struggles to regain equilibrium between two clashing cultures, her homebound journey evolves into a midlife self-discovery.

The story portrays a resilient Chinese family that has survived a tumultuous century. Ultimately, finding one's identity during a crisis celebrates the human potential of reaching enlightenment under all circumstances.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8V6Z555
• ISBN13: 9798992791211
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Crane Bridge Publishers
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"