Red Princess Mysteries

Red Princess is a mystery series by Lisa See. This series takes the reader right in the heart of Beijing and other rural parts of China. With Chinese and American protagonists, the series exposes the conflicts that often arise when different cultures merge. Each book also comes with a mystery that the main characters Liu Hulan and David Stark, have to solve. There is no doubt that the author understands the Chinese culture and way of life. See’s writing is quite descriptive, making it easy for the readers to visualize the setting even if they have never set foot in China. The mysteries are believable, and the well-developed characters will stay with you long after you are done reading the series.