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Peach Blossom Spring

A glorious, sweeping novel about family and the search for home
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Set against the backdrop of China in 1938, Peach Blossom Spring follows Meilin and her young son Renshu as they flee their burning city during the Japanese invasion. Clutching a treasured hand scroll rich with ancient fables, they embark on a perilous journey in search of safety. Years later, Renshu, now Henry Dao, lives thousands of miles away and keeps his painful past hidden from his daughter Lily, who longs to understand her heritage. Spanning generations and continents, this poignant novel explores the sacrifices made to protect loved ones, the enduring influence of history, and the quest for belonging.
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Ideal for fans of historical fiction, multigenerational family sagas, and readers interested in Chinese history and immigration stories. Suitable for those who appreciate lyrical prose and emotionally rich narratives exploring identity, sacrifice, and belonging.

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An epic, powerful and intensely personal debut about war, migration, family, and the search for a place to call home. For fans of PACHINKO, WILD SWANS and ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE

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A RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK

Glorious and tender . . . I finished it with tears in my eyes - JENNIFER SAINT

A stunning achievement - CHRISTY LEFTERI

An immersive, expertly plotted and elegantly written novel - SHARLENE TEO

With every misfortune there is a blessing and within every blessing, the seeds of misfortune, and so it goes, until the end of time.

China, 1938: Meilin and her four-year-old son, Renshu, flee their burning city as Japanese forces advance. In their perilous journey across the country seeking refuge, they find comfort and wisdom in their most treasured possession - a beautifully illustrated hand scroll, filled with ancient fables.

Years later, separated from his mother by thousands of miles, Renshu now calls himself Henry Dao. His daughter, Lily, is desperate to understand her place in the world, but Henry refuses to share with her the fear and tragedy that mar his past.

Spanning continents and generations, Peach Blossom Spring is a bold and moving story of the sacrifices we make to protect our children. It's about the power of our past, the hope for a better future, and the search for a place to call home.

Magical and powerful - Nguyen Phan Que Mai, author of THE MOUNTAINS SING

Beautifully rendered - Georgia Hunter, author of WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES

Captivating from beginning to end - Mira T Lee, author of EVERYTHING HERE IS BEAUTIFUL

A brilliant multigenerational tale - Mary Lynn Bracht, author of WHITE CRYSANTHEMUM

Accomplished and utterly gripping - Catherine Menon, author of FRAGILE MONSTERS

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Christy Lefteri praises it as a beautifully vivid portrayal of love, war, migration and identity, describing the writing as subtle and powerful. Sharlene Teo calls it immersive and expertly plotted with lyrical storytelling that celebrates the immigrant experience across multiple settings. Readers will find it unputdownable with tender characterisation and vibrant settings that evoke deep emotion and insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472277572

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wildfire

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Melissa Fu grew up in Northern New Mexico and now lives near Cambridge, UK, with her husband and children. With academic backgrounds in physics and English, she has worked in education as a teacher, curriculum developer, and consultant. She was the 2018/19 David TK Wong Fellow at the University of East Anglia. Peach Blossom Spring is her first novel.

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