Winter of the Bride

Immersive, transporting and destined to capture readers everywhere – HEATHER MORRIS
How quickly one’s fortunes turn when soured by secrets and desperation! Jiayi and Scarlet, two Chinese women sharing their stories a hundred years apart, suffer fates once tender and eventually rendered cruel. In exhilarating detail, Yang weaves this mystical historical fiction with elements of the supernatural as the ghost of one woman intersects with the living being of the other – ALKA JOSHI, AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST
Winter of the Bride is both devastating and captivating. I raced through this Gothic tale in four days - a testament to the writing, as I have limited reading time as a new mother. I love a dual-timeline novel, and this one cleverly weaves the separate storylines together to form a chilling mystery. Jane Yang’s poignant sophomore novel will stay with me for a long time – RACHEL LOUISE DRISCOLL, AUTHOR OF NEPHTHYS
Utterly captivating and deeply atmospheric, Winter of the Bride dazzles with gothic perfection. Jane Yang masterfully balances suspense with emotion and the exploration of the meaning of love in this evocative novel, perfect for fans of Rebecca. Jiayi and Scarlet’s stories gripped me from the first and held me spellbound until I turned the last page. Breathtaking! – LINDA WILGUS, AUTHOR OF THE SEA CHILD
Winter of the Bride gave me chills! Fast-paced, immersive, and haunting with two love stories across different eras, this gothic historical fiction will have you hooked. Yang has such a gift for bringing historic China to life with her impeccable research and evocative writing. Readers will be captivated by this dual-timeline of devotion, sacrifice, and the lengths we go to for those we love – MADELINE MARTIN, AUTHOR OF A TIME OF WITCHES
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Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time – HEATHER MORRIS
Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th century lost world * THE TIMES *
This story of love, loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of Memoirs of a Geisha * WOMAN & HOME *
Jane Yang is an exciting new talent – SANTA MONTEFIORE
More than a book, this novel is an act of empowerment for women – NGUYEN PHAN QUE MAI
This fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick * RED *
Captivating and exquisitely rendered – MELISSA FU
A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader – NATASHA LESTER
Captivating, utterly compelling * SUNDAY POST *
Stunning, transporting, unforgettable – AMANDA GEARD
If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes – SORAYA LANE
You’ll love it – MANDY ROBOTHAM
Enchants from the first page to the last – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW
I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes – ELIZABETH CHADWICK

Jane Yang was born in the Chinese enclave of Saigon and raised in Australia, where she grew up on a diet of superstition and family stories from Old China. Despite establishing a scientific career, she is still sometimes torn between modern, rational thinking and the pull of old beliefs in tales passed down the family. She lives in Australia.

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