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The Night Tiger

the utterly enchanting and spellbinding mystery and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick
By Yangsze Choo
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The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo is set in 1930s colonial Malaysia and weaves a mystical tale involving a young dressmaker and an eleven-year-old houseboy. Their fates intertwine in a world where myths interlace with reality, as they pursue their dreams amid whispers of weretigers and murder. This richly atmospheric novel explores themes of love, fate, and the thin line between the human and supernatural.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical fiction intertwined with magical realism and mystery. Set in 1930s colonial Malaysia, it weaves a captivating tale of fate, folklore, and forbidden love. With its richly developed characters and an atmospheric setting, it's perfect for readers who love a blend of cultural depth and intrigue.

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A captivating, magical story set in 1930s Malaysia of a dancehall girl and an orphan boy brought together by a series of unexplained deaths. A New York Times bestseller and Reese Book Club pick.

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The New York Times Bestseller | Reese Book Club Pick | BBC Big Jubilee Between the Covers Read

'It reminds me of Where the Crawdads Sing... it's an amazing book' – Rhys Stephenson on BBC's Between the Covers

'You won't be able to put this one down!' – Reese Witherspoon

They say a tiger that devours too many humans can take the form of a man and walk among us...

In 1930s colonial Malaya, a dissolute British doctor receives a surprise gift of an eleven-year-old Chinese houseboy. Sent as a bequest from an old friend, young Ren has a mission: to find his dead master's severed finger and reunite it with his body. Ren has forty-nine days, or else his master's soul will roam the earth forever.

Ji Lin, an apprentice dressmaker, moonlights as a dancehall girl to pay her mother's debts. One night, Ji Lin's dance partner leaves her with a gruesome souvenir that leads her on a crooked, dark trail.

As time runs out for Ren's mission, a series of unexplained deaths occur amid rumours of tigers who turn into men. In their journey to keep a promise and discover the truth, Ren and Ji Lin's paths will cross in ways they will never forget.

Captivating and lushly written, The Night Tiger explores the rich world of servants and masters, ancient superstition and modern ambition, sibling rivalry, and unexpected love. Woven through with Chinese folklore and a tantalising mystery, this novel is a page-turner of the highest order.

'An exuberant medley of magic, romance and weirdness' – The Times

'[A] highly imaginative and a spellbinding read' – Woman's Weekly

'I was willingly propelled into a fascinating and exotic world' – Daily Mail

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'Gripping, enchanting' – 5* Reader Review

'Captivating from the very beginning' – 5* Reader Review

'Simply beautiful' – 5* Reader Review

'Profound' – 5* Reader Review

'A real feel-good and warming novel' – 5* Reader Review

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The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo is lauded for its captivating characters and its ability to keep readers engrossed. Many reviewers praised the novel as bewildering and brilliant, with its intriguing blend of magic, romance, and mystery. The book is described as creating a fascinating and exotic world filled with mythical elements and an engaging murder mystery. It's celebrated for its beauty and is considered a transcendent story that explores themes of love, betrayal, and courage.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787470477

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Yangsze Choo is a fourth-generation Malaysian of Chinese descent. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Harvard, she worked as a management consultant before writing her first novel, the New York Times bestseller The Ghost Bride. She lives in California with her family and several chickens and loves to eat and read (often at the same time). The Night Tiger would not have been possible without large quantities of dark chocolate.

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