Winter of the Bride
Will be published approx. on 9. February 2027
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-1-4087-3034-8 (ISBN)
Description
1806, Cloud Mountain. Jiayi is the lowliest of the Gu family's servants, so she is thrilled when their son and heir chooses her to be his 'little wife'. But this quasi-marriage offers no security, and Jiayi's situation becomes increasingly perilous with her husband's family plotting against her.
1906, Shanghai. Scarlet is devoted to her work as a midwife in Red House Hospital, and can't imagine abandoning it for the constraints of marriage - until she meets benefactor Wenqiang Gu. After a whirlwind courtship, he persuades her to join him at his remote estate and to bring modern medicine to the village.
Scarlet arrives at Cloud Mountain only to find her new marriage overshadowed by superstition. The villagers believe the family is cursed, and soon Scarlet begins to fear her fate is bound to that of another bride, one who lived a hundred years before . . .
1906, Shanghai. Scarlet is devoted to her work as a midwife in Red House Hospital, and can't imagine abandoning it for the constraints of marriage - until she meets benefactor Wenqiang Gu. After a whirlwind courtship, he persuades her to join him at his remote estate and to bring modern medicine to the village.
Scarlet arrives at Cloud Mountain only to find her new marriage overshadowed by superstition. The villagers believe the family is cursed, and soon Scarlet begins to fear her fate is bound to that of another bride, one who lived a hundred years before . . .
Reviews / Votes
Immersive, transporting and destined to capture readers everywhere -- HEATHER MORRIS ACCLAIM FOR JANE YANG Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time -- HEATHER MORRIS Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th century lost world * THE TIMES * This story of love, loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of Memoirs of a Geisha * WOMAN & HOME * Jane Yang is an exciting new talent -- SANTA MONTEFIORE More than a book, this novel is an act of empowerment for women -- NGUYEN PHAN QUE MAI This fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick * RED * Captivating and exquisitely rendered -- MELISSA FU A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader -- NATASHA LESTER Captivating, utterly compelling * SUNDAY POST * Stunning, transporting, unforgettable -- AMANDA GEARD If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes -- SORAYA LANE You'll love it -- MANDY ROBOTHAM Enchants from the first page to the last -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes -- ELIZABETH CHADWICKMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4087-3034-8 (9781408730348)
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Jane Yang was born in the Chinese enclave of Saigon and raised in Australia where she grew up on a diet of superstition and family stories from Old China. Despite establishing a scientific career, she is still sometimes torn between modern, rational thinking and the pull of old beliefs in tales passed down the family. She lives in Australia.