This partner sharing story is unique in that it is set in Montreal which is not taking the place of a U.S. City but I was expecting fabulous... not just a welcome diversion for a few hours.
Also, Lisa See, whose fabulousstories are set in China (SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN, PEONY IN LOVE, SHANGHAI GIRLS, DREAMS OF JOY, THE INTERIOR and ON GOLD MOUNTAIN, to name a few.