Synopsis
Sarah Huxley has moved from London to Paris, only to find a lonely life of corporate drudgery and disappointment—a far cry from her romantic expectations of the city. She collides with Ping Loh, a young woman working as an au pair to a wealthy family of Hong Kong expats, and the two bond over their shared struggle with the French tongue.
In museums and markets, over text messages and translation apps, Ping and Sarah slowly begin to learn each other’s languages, communicating in a rich and ever-shifting blend of English, French, and Cantonese. As their friendship blooms, so does their private dialect—a personal linguistic patchwork, a shared secret just for them. But when their feelings for each other start to deepen, they discover that the simplest words to translate can be the hardest words to say.
From: Top Shelf Productions
Notes on This Title
The main character of this title is a queer British woman. A queer Chinese woman is a prominent supporting character. The text is primarily in English, but there is frequent dialog in French and Cantonese.
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Reviews
“[I]f you like graphic novels with sweet romances at their core, definitely check this one out!” (Source: Between the Shelves)
“Albon’s sensuously painted pages reveal the unspoken way people communicate, small acts of devotion that transcend language barriers and cultural traditions.” (Source: Publishers Weekly)
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