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The Ghost Bride

By Yangsze Choo
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The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo is set in 1890s colonial Malaya and revolves around Li Lan, a young woman who is offered the unsettling proposal of becoming a ghost bride to a recently deceased man. As she is drawn into the Other World, Li Lan becomes entangled in a web of family intrigue and hidden secrets, embarking on a journey between the living and the dead that challenges her understanding of dreams, nightmares, and love.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy supernatural mysteries blended with rich historical settings. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century colonial Malaya, it weaves together Chinese folklore and a haunting ghost story, making for an intriguing and immersive read.

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The Ghost Bride

Seventeen-year-old Li Lan lives in 1890s Malaya with her quietly-ruined father, who returns one evening with a proposition - the fabulously wealthy Lim family want Li Lan to marry their son. The only problem is, he's dead.

A haunting, evocative and highly unusual romantic debut. Now streaming on Netflix.

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Seventeen-year-old Li Lan lives in 1890s Malaya with her quietly-ruined father, who returns one evening with a proposition — the fabulously wealthy Lim family want Li Lan to marry their son. The only problem is, he's dead.

After a fateful visit to the Lim mansion, Li Lan finds herself haunted not only by her ghostly would-be suitor, but also her desire for the Lims' handsome new heir. At night she is drawn into the Chinese afterlife — a world of ghost cities, paper funeral offerings, monstrous bureaucracy and vengeful spirits.

Enlisting the help of mysterious Er Lang (a dragon turned clerk), Li Lan must uncover the secrets of the ghost world before she becomes trapped there forever.

Drawing on traditional Malayan folklore and superstition, The Ghost Bride is a haunting, exotic and romantic read perfect for fans of Empress Orchid and Memoirs of a Geisha.

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The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo receives positive reviews for its enchanting blend of historical fiction and supernatural mystery. Readers praise the vivid portrayal of Malaya in the 1890s and the imaginative depiction of the afterlife. The book's mix of romance, culture, and family dynamics captivates audiences, making it a compelling read for young adult readers seeking a mysterious and culturally rich narrative.

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ISBN: 9781471400797

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 296g

Pages: 400

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Yangsze Choo Young Adult

About the Author

Yangsze Choo is a fourth generation Malaysian of Chinese descent. Due to a childhood spent in various countries such as Germany and Japan, she can eavesdrop (badly) in several languages. After graduating from Harvard University, she worked as a management consultant before writing her first novel. THE GHOST BRIDE, set in colonial Malaya and the elaborate Chinese world of the afterlife, is about a peculiar historic custom called a spirit marriage.Yangsze lives in California with her husband, two children, and a potential rabbit. She loves to eat and read, and often does both at the same time. You can follow her at www.yschoo.com or on Twitter: @yangszechoo.

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