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The Lotus Shoes
The captivating historical debut for fans of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
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The captivating, heart-rending story of two women in 1800s China 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...
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The captivating, heart-rending story of two women in 1800s China
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
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408730317
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 400
About the Author
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.
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