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
$15.99
- Paperback
106 pages
- Release Date
7 June 2018
Summary
Petulia’s Rouge Tin: A Tale of Friendship and Survival in Revolutionary China
China, early 1950s: Two friends find themselves on a perilous journey to a re-education camp, branded as misfits for not conforming to the new order.
Petulia, once adorned in silk gowns, is forced to denounce the Red Delight Pavilion, while Autumn Grace cries out in despair as nuns shave off her hair. After years working side-by-side, their sudden separation marks the beginning of a changing societ…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780734399496 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0734399499 |
| Series: | Penguin Specials |
| Author: | Su Tong |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 106 |
| Release Date: | 7 June 2018 |
| Weight: | 78g |
| Dimensions: | 180mm x 112mm x 9mm |
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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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