The Lessans Family Literary Series: The Last Rose of Shanghai

The Bender JCC is excited to bring back our Summer Book Club as part of the Lessans Family Literary Series.

Join us as we discuss The Last Rose of Shanghai by Weina Dai Randel, a historical novel set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during World War II. The story follows Aiyi Shao, a wealthy nightclub owner, and Ernest Reismann, a Jewish refugee fleeing Nazi Germany, whose lives become intertwined through music and survival during a time of war and political unrest. Rich in history and emotion, the novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, resilience, and hope.