Foreigners by Shen, E. L.

Foreigners

Perfect for fans of Pachinko and Last Night at the Telegraph Club, this propulsive, tender novel follows...
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Author: E. L. Shen
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Foreigners by Shen, E. L.

Foreigners

$23.98

Foreigners

$23.98
Author: E. L. Shen
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Perfect for fans of Pachinko and Last Night at the Telegraph Club, this propulsive, tender novel follows an immigrant family across generations as they navigate love, belonging, and the great fictions we must weave to preserve a legacy.

For centuries, the Chin family has kept its secrets.

In 1878, Duanfang knows he's destined for greatness. He'll do anything to uphold and protect the legacy of his Manchu family--even if it means hiding his past.

In 1965, Zheng Yi flies from Taiwan to New York City to have a shot at attending an American college. Thrown into a world of parties, prejudice, and a tumultuous romance, Yi worries that New York may be more than she can handle. But just as she is beginning to adjust, she must make a shocking decision that will irrevocably change her life and her future forever.

Today, Dawn Chin's family is opaque at best, with heavy expectations and heavier silences. But an assignment to interview her grandmother is about to crack open her real family history: a legacy hundreds of years old, and a lie decades in the making . . .

  • An ambitious, literary gem
  • A multi-POV story following one family across generations
  • A thrilling historical romance with a shocking, unforgettable twist


Author: E. L. Shen
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780063238008
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/15/2026
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2026
School Library Journal 07/01/2026 pg. 102
Booklist 09/01/2026

About the Author
Shen, E. L.: -

E. L. Shen is the author of The Queens of New York, which is a New York Public Library Best Book of the Year and a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults pick. Her debut novel, The Comeback, was praised in The New York Times for its fast-paced prose, authentic dialogue, and big emotions. Her most recent novel, Maybe It's a Sign, is a Junior Library Guild Selection and a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. She currently lives in Connecticut with her husband. Learn more at elshenwrites.com.

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