Chinese+Cinderella+Setting

The story takes place in China during the Second World War. Adeline Yen is born into a rich and powerful family of Tianjin. Due to circumstances with her fathers job the family later move to Shanghai and then Hong Kong. __Importance of the setting:__ ** The setting of this novel is important as it helps readers to understand what life was like in China during World War Two. It allows readers to be given an understanding of Chinese culture, for example the tradition of foot binding and origami. It also gives insight into how young girls were often treated in a society which placed the most value on men.