Petulia's Rouge Tin
Overnight, the remnants of her world filled with the scent of rouge powder lay out of reach, beyond the walls: Penguin Specials
$22.82
- Paperback
106 pages
- Release Date
8 June 2018
Summary
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.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780734399496 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0734399499 |
| Author: | Su Tong |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 106 |
| Release Date: | 8 June 2018 |
| Weight: | 78g |
| Dimensions: | 180mm x 112mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Penguin Specials |
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“Remarkable, subtle, and profound.” – New York Times on The Boat to Redemption
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About The Author
Su Tong
Su Tong was born in Suzhou, China. He is the author of numerous novels, including Raise the Red Lantern, which was adapted into a film by Zhang Yimou. Su Tong has also been awarded the 2015 Mao Dun Literary Prize and 2009 Man Asian Literary Prize, and was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize.
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