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Beautiful books about enchanting people and places
A Listmania! list by J. Norris (Wales, UK)

1. Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernieres

The list author says:
	"Fascinating book, beautifully told with amazing descriptions of people and places. A definite must-read"

�6.29 Used & New from: �0.01

(76 customer reviews)

2. Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang

The list author says:
	"This book is just amazing, it's impossible to exaggerate just how good it is. It's so moving and almost unsettling, completely unforgettable."

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(141 customer reviews)

3. Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden

The list author says:
	"This is my favourite book of all time. The characters and storyline evoked so many emotions, it's absolutely enchanting and impossible to put down."

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(346 customer reviews)

4. Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots: The True Story of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah

The list author says:
	"Adeline Yen Mah, the author, is a truly inspirational writer. This book offers a real insight into Chinese life, and although upsetting in places, it is a really amazing read."

�9.99 Used & New from: �0.01

(63 customer reviews)

5. Geisha of Gion: The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha: The Memoir of Mineko Iwasaki by Mineko Iwasaki

The list author says:
	"If you enjoyed Memoirs of a Geisha, I promise that you will love this book too. Another look into the life of Geisha and another inspiring story."

�5.99 Used & New from: �0.01

(37 customer reviews)

6. Empress Orchid by Anchee Min

The list author says:
	"I read this book in one day, I just couldn't put it down. The story is fascinating and the way everything is described makes you feel as if you really are part of the story. Read it!!"

�5.59 Used & New from: �0.01

(73 customer reviews)

7. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

The list author says:
	"Following the lives of two young Chinese girls, this book really does take you to a foreign place. A beautiful, heartbreaking novel."

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(81 customer reviews)

8. Madame Sadayakko: The Geisha Who Seduced the West by Lesley Downer

The list author says:
	"A really interesting and informative account of the first Geisha to travel to the western world."

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(5 customer reviews)

9. Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres

The list author says:
	"This has to be in the Top 10 books to read before you die! I have never read another book which has made me feel so strongly about the story and the characters. A truly incredible book."