Nefritová lilie - Rodinné tajemství, které sahá až do daleké Šanghaje za druhé světové války – Manningová Kirsty (2021)

1939: Two girls meet in Shanghai, known as the 'Paris of the East.' The beautiful Li, who grew up here, and Romy – a Jewish girl who fled to Shanghai with her parents from Nazi-occupied Vienna. The pair quickly become friends and within a short time are practically inseparable. The young friends navigate two different worlds together: among the dazzling lights of the metropolis and the splendor of the French Quarter, as well as in the neglected alleys of the overcrowded Shanghai ghetto. But despite their strong bond, they are ultimately separated by the centrifugal force of the ever-present war. 2016: Alexandra leaves London with a broken heart and returns to her native Australia to be with her grandparents – Romy and Wilhelm. All she has left from her mother is a jade pendant in the shape of a lily. A symbol of pure love, originating from Shanghai. Alexandra's beloved grandfather dies, and during the last few weeks, he and Romy decide to reveal family secrets to their granddaughter that they have kept for more than half a century. Thus begins Alexandra's enlightening journey through the intoxicating gardens and markets of Shanghai, during which she discovers an unexpected truth about her family. She is determined to follow in the footsteps of the past to learn about her own roots. Gradually, she uncovers things that reveal a completely...