The Lotus Shoes

The Lotus Shoes is brilliant, masterful storytelling that's hard to put down and will stay with you for a very long time. – Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz

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

Love and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together.

As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.

Despite their starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years, the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.

Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are unexpectedly thrown into chaos. Linjing's fall from grace could be an opportunity for Little Flower – but will their intertwined fates lead to triumph, or tragedy for them both?

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

Enchants from the first page to the last. – Publishers Weekly, starred review

An enthralling tale of a bygone era. – Judy Nunn

This fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick. – Red

Captivating and exquisitely rendered. – Melissa Fu

If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes. – Soraya Lane

I devoured this stunning debut. – Alka Joshi

This big, juicy saga has scandal, hardship, love, and sisterhood. – Good Housekeeping

A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader. – Natasha Lester

I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes. – Elizabeth Chadwick

Captivating, utterly compelling. – Sunday Post

You'll love it. – Mandy Robotham

Stunning, transporting, unforgettable. – Amanda Geard