The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugenia Kim

Najin Han, the headstrong daughter of a traditional calligrapher, longs to choose her own destiny as Japan tightens its grip on Korea. When her father arranges her marriage at fourteen, her mother defies him and sends Najin to the king’s court as a princess’s companion. After the king’s assassination and the monarchy’s collapse, Najin struggles to pursue her education amid growing oppression. Spanning thirty years, The Calligrapher’s Daughter follows her search for freedom and unexpected love in a country caught between ancient customs and modern possibilities—a story of resilience and a family ultimately united by love. Trade paperback, very good, crease on cover.