The Last Story of Mina Lee

Mina Lee's daughter, Margot, is taken aback when she receives no response to her calls from her mother. In search for an explanation, Margot journeys to Koreatown in LA, where she discovers Mina's unexpected death. Eager to uncover the truth, Margot delves into her mother's past as a war orphan and undocumented immigrant, only to realize how little she truly knew about Mina. Mina's own story begins thirty years earlier when she arrives in America, hoping for a better future. Working at a Korean grocery store, she never expected to find love. But as the years go by, her choices come back to haunt her, ultimately leading to the events of her death. Revealed through the compelling perspectives of a mother and daughter who have struggled to connect, The Last Story of Mina Lee is a poignant debut novel that delves into themes of identity, family, secrecy, and the concept of home.