August 12th — Jeremy Tiang (CRF 2024), literary translator and novelist, has translated the new book, Women, Seated (Penguin Random House) by Zhang Yueran out today, August 12th.
Jeremy will be in conversation with Weike Wang (CRF 2024) participating in a book talk today in New York City at 7 PM at Yu & Me Books (44 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013) alongside. Signed copies will be available for purchase.
About the Book
A riveting story of a powerful Chinese family’s fall from grace
Enter the world of an elite Chinese couple: a life of luxury, wealth, and around-the-clock service, which includes their trusted nanny, Yu Ling. Slipping in and out of the shadows, meticulous in her care of their only son, she has served the family for years and knows their secrets. But little do they suspect that Yu Ling has secrets of her own.
In the pressure-cooker political environment of China, the fates of even the most powerful families can reverse overnight. When the family becomes the subject of a government investigation, their fortunes crumble, and the nanny is left to make a series of life-changing choices. How far will she go to claim her due?
Taut and enthralling, Zhang Yueran’s Women, Seated is a high-stakes story of power and privilege, crimes and secrets, and the elusive pursuit of personal freedom.
Listen to a sample of the book and purchase your copy here.