{"title":"Jiyoung Han","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJiyoung Han\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts deeply moving stories that explore the complexities of family, memory, and identity. Her work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eHoney in the Wound\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the emotional landscapes of her characters with subtlety and grace, inviting readers to reflect on personal and cultural histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect beautifully written general fiction that balances poignant themes with delicate narrative insight. Han's storytelling resonates with quiet strength, offering a thoughtful examination of human relationships and the enduring impact of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"honey-in-the-wound-by-jiyoung-han-9781786587329","title":"Honey in the Wound","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lyrical and suspenseful debut novel about a mysteriously gifted Korean family confronting the brutality of the Japanese empire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sister disappears and returns as a tiger. A mother's voice compels the truth from any tongue. A granddaughter divines secrets in others' dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning ninety years as one family is displaced across Asia, this novel follows Young-Ja, who finds herself struggling to survive after her family is killed by Japanese soldiers. The magical gift that once brought her joy—the ability to infuse her cooking with her feelings: love, peace, delight—transforms into something more powerful as her sorrow and anger seep into her confections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her talent is noticed by a Korean resistance fighter, she's taken to Manchuria where she becomes enmeshed in a network of spies at a teahouse favoured by Japanese officials. 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