Part 19th century novel, part magical journey to the Chinese world of the dead, Yangsze Choo’s debut novel The Ghost Bride is a startlingly original historical fantasy infused with Chinese folklore, romantic intrigue, and unexpected supernatural twists. Reminiscent of Lisa See’s Peony in Love and Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere, The Ghost Bride is a wondrous coming-of-age story from a remarkable new voice in fiction.
“Choo’s clear and charming style creates an alternate
reality where the stakes are just as high as in the real world, combining
grounded period storytelling with the supernatural.” Publishers
Weekly
“What makes all this work is the sumptuous world of Chinese emigre
culture and the love story that flows under it all–the kind so full of longing,
the pages practically sigh as you turn each one.” Oprah.com – Book of the
Week
“‘The Ghost Bride’, an impressive first novel, takes
readers on one of the wildest rides since Alice fell down the rabbit
hole.” San Jose Mercury News
“Choo’s remarkably strong and arresting first novel
explores the concept of Chinese “spirit marriages” in
late-nineteenth-century Malaya through the eyes of the highly relatable Li
Lan…With its gripping tangles of plot and engaging characters, this truly
compelling read is sure to garner much well deserved attention.”
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Li Lan, the daughter of a genteel but bankrupt family
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