Krámek s hedvábím – Jefferies Dinah (2017)

The gripping novel by Dinah Jefferies is a captivating, unforgettable story about a girl torn between two worlds. The year is 1952, Indochina. Eighteen-year-old Nicole has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister Sylvie ever since their mother passed away. While Sylvie manages the family silk business, Nicole oversees an abandoned silk shop in a rebel-controlled area, where they are trying by any means to end French rule. Amidst all the chaos and confusion in a city where the French are desperately trying to maintain colonial order and brutally suppress any signs of unrest, Nicole finds refuge in the family silk shop. For the first time, she comes face to face with the corruption of the colonial government, and to her horror, her family is involved. A young rebel named Tran offers her an escape from her troubles, while Mark, a charming American businessman, is the man she has always dreamed of. But who can she trust in this world where no one is who they seem? The Silk Shop is a fascinating tale of dark secrets, sisterly rivalry, and love amidst adversity, set against the enchanting backdrop of colonial Vietnam.