Discover The Island of Sea Women, the beautiful novel of female friendship and family secrets on a small Korean island, from the New York Times bestselling author Lisa See. This epic story illuminates a world turned upside down, where women lead dangerous physical work while men care for the children, set against the dramatic history of Jeju Island.

The narrative follows Mi-ja and Young-sook, best friends from different backgrounds on Jeju. They join their village’s all-female diving collective, beginning a life of excitement, responsibility, and danger. Spanning decades from the 1930s through the era of cell phones, their bond is tested by external forces, including Japanese colonialism, World War II, and the Korean War.

• Explores themes of women’s friendships and the larger forces that shape them.
• Illuminates the lives of the fierce and unforgettable female divers (haenyeo) of Jeju Island.
• Epic scope covering Japanese colonialism, WWII, and the Korean War aftermath.
• Features a world where women are in charge of the dangerous sea work.
• Written by Lisa See, author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.

• Author: Lisa See
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publication Date: July 9, 2020
• Print Length: 384 pages
• ISBN-10: 1471183831
• ISBN-13: 978-1471183836
• Dimensions: 130 x 23 x 198mm
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)
• Publisher: Scribner UK

This thoughtful novel introduces readers to the enduring spirit of the haenyeo and the dramatic history that shaped their lives. Add this essential piece of women's literary fiction to your collection today.