Books like Soy sauce for beginners by Kirstin Chen
Gretchen Lin departs a struggling marriage and returns to Singapore, confronting the emotional and practical challenges of her family's life. She faces her mother's alcoholism and the responsibilities of her father’s artisanal soy‑sauce business, all while a looming family controversy threatens the family's future. Amid cultural expectations and personal growth, Gretchen must navigate loyalty, tradition, and change to protect her family's legacy.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Kirstin Chen
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