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A captivating story about the downfall of an influential Chinese family. Enter the world of an elite Chinese couple: a life of luxury, wealth, and constant service, including their trusted nanny, Yu Ling. Yu Ling sneaks between the shadows, meticulous in her care for their only son, she has served the family for years and knows their secrets. But they don't realize that Yu Ling is hiding secrets of her own. In China's tense political climate, the fates of even the most powerful families could be turned upside down overnight. When the family becomes the target of a government investigation, their fortune collapses, and the nanny is left with a series of fateful decisions. How far will she go to get her rights? “Seated Women” is a suspenseful and engaging novel, telling a story full of dangers about power and privilege, crimes and secrets, and the relentless pursuit of personal freedom === Praise for “Seated Women”: “Vibrant, intelligent, and suspenseful.” - Mo Yan, Nobel Prize winner. “Seated Women is a captivating, tightly plotted, and meticulously described novel that explores the concepts of power, secrets, motherhood, and sacrifice. I couldn’t stop reading it.” - Meg Wolitzer. "A suspenseful, multi-layered novel... Thanks to Zhang's masterful storytelling, characters who initially seem sinister become more complex as the years of disillusionment and shattered ambitions that shaped them are revealed. This suspenseful drama offers an intimate look at class dynamics in contemporary China." - Publishers Weekly. “A tight contemporary thriller about the wealthy elites and corruption of mainland China... thanks to Zhang's impeccable pacing and distinctive scenes, these characters may stick with you for a while.” - Kirkus Reviews