Amy Tan

Ruth decides to move into the San Francisco home of her ailing mother, Luling. Whilst there she discovers the story, written in Chinese, of Luling's childhood in China. Who was Precious Auntie and what effect did she have on Luling's life?

Olivia Lee is only five years old when her sister, Kwan, comes from China bringing with her tales of ghostly ancestors. Only after 30 years is Olivia's mind opened to the startling truth in Kwan's vision of the world!

Four mothers who have moved from pre-revolutionary China to San Francisco meet and form the Joy Luck Club to eat dim sum and to share stories. Forty years on they and their daughters tell stories of hope, loss and their struggle to come to terms with their cultural identity.

After 50 years of loyal friendship, two Chinese women find it impossible to keep their secrets when they move to America.

Planning to lead a group of wealthy friends on a tour from China to Burma, Bibi Chen is murdered just before they are due to leave but the group decide to take the trip without her.