EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 3 MIN
The Lotus Shoes
from FVRL ReadRadio Podcast · host Fraser Valley Regional Library
In today’s podcast, Larissa shares The Lotus Shoes, a book of historical fiction by author Jane Yang. The novel explores the lives of two girls from significantly different social backgrounds in 18th-century China. As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1956175
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In today’s podcast, Larissa shares The Lotus Shoes, a book of historical fiction by author Jane Yang. The novel explores the lives of two girls from significantly different social backgrounds in 18th-century China. As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society. Find this title in the FVRL collection: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1956175
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