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Welcome to Hibiscus, publisher of Come Tears, Come Smiles, the sweeping story of three generations of a Chinese family in Penang, from British colonial rule, through Japanese occupation, Communist insurgency, and Merderka (Independence). It is a mix of domestic drama, violence and tragedy set against a panorama of horrific historical events, growing business empires and corruption. It is a fascinating story of how life changed over the years, particularly for women: how men and women never understand each other.
The author: Ooi Chin Keat was born in Penang and lived in George Town until the age of eighteen. He was in the Federation of Malaya with the British Volunteer Force and has lived and worked in England for many years.
