With a beautifully redesigned cover, The American Letters of a
Japanese Parlor Maid is a classic novel that captures a young
immigrant's transition to life in the United States - its traditions,
quirks, frustrations, and glorious delusions.
Accompanied by her uncle, a wealthy industrialist, Morning Glory arrives
in San Francisco via steamship. She eventually makes her way to New York
City, where she becomes interested in the lives of the working class and
decides to test the waters of the American Dream for herself.
Despite her fortunate background, she settles for a role as a parlor
maid. With her abundant wit and humorous outlook, Morning Glory records
in her letters a foreigner's view of American life. Through her eyes we
see the country in a strange new light, perhaps more truth than fiction.