The House of Little Sisters
Singapore

The House of Little Sisters

by Eva Wong Nava

Women & Society Historical Fiction 2022

Summary

Singapore, 1931. Sixteen-year-old Ah Mei is sold into domestic servitude, becoming one of the mui tsai—young Chinese girls forced to serve wealthy households. When she encounters the ghost of another young servant, she begins to uncover the hidden stories of women whose lives have been shaped by exploitation and silence. As Ah Mei falls in love with Hassan, an aspiring poet, she must find the courage to challenge the social hierarchies that threaten to determine her future. Blending historical fiction, romance, and supernatural elements, this is a haunting story of resilience, forbidden love, and the struggle for freedom.

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About the author
Eva Wong Nava
Eva Wong Nava

Eva Wong Nava is a Singapore-born author whose writing explores identity, cultural heritage, and belonging through stories that blend history, folklore, and magic. With degrees in English Literature and Art History, she writes across genres, including young adult historical fiction and children’s picture books. Her work reflects a commitment to representing underrepresented voices, particularly those from East and Southeast Asian communities, and to bringing diverse cultural experiences into children’s literature. Her middle-grade novel received a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award in 2018, and The House of Little Sisters won first prize in the Historical Fiction category and was longlisted for the McKitterick Prize. She lives in London, where she continues to write and mentor aspiring picture-book creators.

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2022
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Eva Wong Nava