{"title":"Elaine Chiew","description":"\u003cp\u003eElaine Chiew crafts heartfelt romances that explore the delicate connections between people, with stories often centred on profound emotional journeys. Her novels blend warmth and sincerity, inviting readers to saviour the quiet moments that illuminate the space \u003cem\u003ebetween us\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of tender, character-driven love stories will appreciate the depth and nuance in Chiew’s writing. Each book gently unwraps layers of love, hope and personal growth, making her work a compelling choice for those who cherish intimate, thoughtful romance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-light-between-us-by-elaine-chiew-9781915584670","title":"The Light Between Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Light Between Us\u003c\/em\u003e — where \u003cem\u003eThe Time Traveler's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eCrazy Rich Asians\u003c\/em\u003e — is a speculative romance set against Singapore's tumultuous past. Immersed in Southeast Asian history, time-travel, and an impossible love story, it is perfect for readers of literary historical fiction and modern romantasy fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt work one night, photography archivist Charlie Sze-Toh receives a misdirected letter from Wang Tian Wei, a 1920s colonial era Chinese photographer. Through a mysterious digital folder and photographic plates, a conversation is sparked, leading to a romance that spans lifetimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his time, Tian Wei scours a turbulent Singapore for his missing friend, Aiko, leading him to the perfumed chambers of a Japanese brothel. Meanwhile, in the modern day, Charlie struggles against a family dynamic dominated by her stepmother, a manipulative matriarch who uses family secrets as bargaining chips. Communication starts to become difficult, and Tian Wei's letters are tinged by the increasing threat of Japanese Occupation. Will one last fate-defying letter from Charlie allow Tian Wei to keep their love alive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by her research into Singaporean historical archives, Elaine Chiew weaves Chinese mythology and early 20th century colonial Singapore into this speculative epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487614419180,"sku":"9781915584670","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/475f56e44c55195f61753bc0d0f4c77a.jpg?v=1775772415"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elaine-chiew.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}