Lensey Namioka
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Lensey Namioka, Aki Sogabe
In ancient Japan, a loyal cat uses his magic powers to help his friend, a poor and humble priest.
Ties that Bind, Ties that Break: A Novel
Lensey Namioka
Third Sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. In China in 1911, all the women of good families follow this ancient tradition. But Ailin loves to run away from her governess and play games with her male cousins. Knowing she will never run again once her feet are bound, Ailin rebels and refuses to follow this torturous tradition.
As a result, however, the family of her intended husband breaks their marriage agreement. And as she enters adolescence, Ailin finds that her family…
