Gift of the Golden Mountain

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of California during the Vietnam War, the story follows May Reade, a part-Chinese heiress on a quest for identity. As she navigates her mixed heritage, May's journey takes her from the protests in Berkeley to a remote village in China, where she confronts her past and meets her long-lost mother. This exploration leads to profound self-discovery and ultimately shapes her future, culminating in a pivotal moment during the fall of Saigon that forces her to define her own destiny.