Daughters of the Bamboo Grove tells the moving story of the reunification of two identical twins, the cultural divide between them as a result of the forced adoption of one twin by Chinese authorities, and the effects of the separation on both girls and on their families.
Along the way, Barbara delves into China's recent historical and political situation, telling the story of its brutal one-child policy, which came into effect in 1979, and the corruption and trafficking of children that emerged as a result. Many families aborted or abandoned children to comply with the law, and in 1992, when China opened its doors to overseas adoption, many were given up to orphanages. Babies were a valuable commodity, with orphanages receiving a 'donation' of $3,000 for each adoption. Over time a corrupt system grew up to increase the supply of babies, including many forced seizures of children.
Our deliveries are now carbon neutral.
Orders over £75* will qualify for FREE standard shipping within the UK.
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Order value |
Under £25 |
£25 - £75 |
Over £75 |
Timescale |
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UK Standard |
£ 3.50 |
£ 5.00 |
FREE |
up to 7 Business Days |
Please allow 7 working days from the time you place your order to contact us about undelivered orders.
*does not include custom prints or custom clothing.
Local pick up
Local pick up is free and allows you to buy online and collect your items from our shop in St. Pancras (London) or from Reception in Boston Spa.
London
Orders placed before 3pm will be ready to collect from noon the following day (including weekends). Please ensure you check our opening times before coming to collect.
Boston Spa
Orders placed before 3pm will be ready to collect between 2 - 4 working days, though this is usually quicker.
North American and Rest of the World orders
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Order value |
Under £25 |
£25 - £50 |
£50 - £100 |
Over £100 |
Timescale |
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Airmail |
£ 20 |
£ 30 |
£ 40 |
£ 50 |
Usually 2 - 4 weeks |
EU and Europe orders
Due to the new EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR), we are temporarily pausing shipments to Europe, including the Republic of Ireland. We understand this may be disappointing, and we are working to resume our services as soon as possible. Please check this page for updates.
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