Winter of the Bride

De: Jane Yang

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 . . .

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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

This story of love, loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of Memoirs of a Geisha

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

Captivating and exquisitely rendered (MELISSA FU)

A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader (NATASHA LESTER)

Captivating, utterly compelling

Stunning, transporting, unforgettable (AMANDA GEARD)

If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes (SORAYA LANE)

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Enchants from the first page to the last (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW)

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