Petulia's Rouge Tin

Name: Petulia's Rouge Tin
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780734399496
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Overnight, the remnants of her world filled with the scent of rouge powder lay out of reach, beyond the walls: Penguin Specials

By Su Tong

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Summary

In Petulia's Rouge Tin by Su Tong, the story follows the tumultuous life of Petulia, a young woman navigating a society in transition. Set against the backdrop of mid-20th century China, her journey is marked by personal struggles, societal changes, and the search for identity and autonomy. The allure of a rouge tin becomes a haunting emblem of dreams, desires, and the passage of time in her life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate richly woven narratives set in historical China, filled with intricate details and complex characters. It offers a compelling blend of personal and social themes, exploring family dynamics and societal expectations with evocative prose. If you are drawn to stories that delve into human emotions and explore the intersection of personal desires with cultural constraints, this novel could be appealing.

Petulia's Rouge Tin

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China, early 1950s — Two friends find themselves on their way to a re-education camp for those not adhering to the standards of the new order: working girls, madams, misfits.

Who would have anticipated that Petulia, stripped of her silk gowns, would be forced to denounce the Red Delight Pavilion? Or believed that Autumn Grace would cry in desperation as nuns shave off her locks? After years working side-by-side, their sudden goodbye was the first sign of a changing society.

Still, the scent of rouge filling their memories keeps them close, despite the twists and turns that life throws at them. Until one day, the promise of love and stability becomes a temptation neither can deny.

Petulia's Rouge Tin captures the tension and upheaval of a society in transition, poignantly portraying the enduring bond between two friends amid the tumult of change.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734399496

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 78g

Pages: 106

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About the Author

Su Tong was born in Suzhou, China. He is the author of numerous novels, including Raise the Red Lantern, which was adapted into the award-winning film by Zhang Yimou. Su Tong has also been awarded the prestigious 2015 Mao Dun Literary Prize and 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize, and was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize.