Opinion | Shanghai in the 1930s brought to life through enchanting conversations with Billie Gill, a former fixture of the Chinese city’s literary scene

Years passed, and eventually two enjoyable days were spent together in Switzerland, in 2002, with her younger son, Ian, then writing a memoir of his mother, recently published as Searching for Billie. The cover of “China to Me” by Emily Hahn. Fascinating conversations ensued; two particular memories stand out – a long drive followed by … Read more