When Amy and Sylvie's grandmother falls ill, Sylvie returns to Holland, where she was raised. But when their grandmother dies, Sylvie disappears, and Amy is left to untangle the mess. On the way, she unearths painful secrets her sister was hiding, and discovers more questions where she expected to find answers. A poignant story rich with Chinese, Dutch, Italian, and American culture, Searching for Sylvie Lee explores the long-lasting effects of our upbringing and the dark repercussions of family secrets.