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In the novel 'Lucky Seed,' the stakes are high for producing an heir

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By Ailsa Chang,

Christopher Intagliata, Kira Wakeam, Sarah Handel

Published November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM EST

Author Justinian Huang talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about his new book Lucky Seed, about the Sun family's quest to ensure a male heir to their wealth.

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Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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Christopher Intagliata

Christopher Intagliata is an editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.

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Sarah Handel

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