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Year of Fire Dragons

- An American Womans Story of Coming of Age in Hong Kong

About Year of Fire Dragons

In 2010, bookish 22-year-old Shannon Young follows her Eurasian boyfriend to Hong Kong, eager to forge a new love story in his hometown. But when work sends him to London a month later, Shannon embarks on a wide-eyed newcomer''s journey through Hong Kong -- alone. She teaches in a local school as the only foreigner, explores Asia with other young expats and discovers family history in Hong Kong, all while trying to hold on to her thwarted romance. The city enchants her, forcing her to question her plans. Soon, she must make a choice between her new life and the love that first brought her to Asia.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9789881376411
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 248
  • Published:
  • January 6, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 214x142x14 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 322 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 18, 2024

Description of Year of Fire Dragons

In 2010, bookish 22-year-old Shannon Young follows her Eurasian boyfriend to Hong Kong, eager to forge a new love story in his hometown. But when work sends him to London a month later, Shannon embarks on a wide-eyed newcomer''s journey through Hong Kong -- alone. She teaches in a local school as the only foreigner, explores Asia with other young expats and discovers family history in Hong Kong, all while trying to hold on to her thwarted romance. The city enchants her, forcing her to question her plans. Soon, she must make a choice between her new life and the love that first brought her to Asia.

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