The Valley of Amazement Francis L. K. Lim Enter in his place the

Enter in his place the pseudonymous Brian Sinclair: spy

with your very own two hands

but am known to none

in which he shares his feelings about writing

The Valley of Amazement Francis L. K. Lim Enter in his place theA new novel from the internationally bestselling author of 'The Joy Luck Club'. In fin de siecle Shanghai, Violet Minturn grows up at Hidden Jade Path, the city's most exclusive courtesan house. But when revolution comes, she is separated from her mother and forced to become a "virgin courtesan." Both Chinese and American, Violet moves between these cultural worlds, becoming a shrewd businesswoman who deals in seduction and illusion. But her successes