{"product_id":"9781408730324-the-lotus-shoes","title":"The Lotus Shoes","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe captivating historical debut for fans of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING and MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn astonishing book club novel set in 1800s China. Little Flower is sold into slavery, and Linjing into marriage .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time' \u003c\/b\u003eHEATHER MORRIS, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th century lost world' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This story of love, loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eMemoirs of a Geisha\u003c\/i\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eWOMAN \u0026amp; HOME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eChina, 1800s. \u003c\/i\u003eLittle Flower is sold as a \u003ci\u003emuizai\u003c\/i\u003e to Linjing's family when they are both only children. Jealous of her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite their different places in the household, over the years the two must put aside their bitter rivalry to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage . Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are thrown into chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinjing's fall from grace could be an opportunity for Little Flower - but will their intertwined fates lead to triumph, or tragedy for them both?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss Jane Yang's next book, \u003ci\u003eWinter of the Bride \u003c\/i\u003e- available to order now.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Jane Yang is an exciting new talent' \u003cb\u003eSANTA MONTEFIORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'More than a book, this novel is an act of empowerment for women' \u003cb\u003eNGUYEN PHAN QUE MAI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Enchants from the first page to the last' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Captivating and exquisitely rendered' \u003cb\u003eMELISSA FU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha, then you will love The Lotus Shoes' \u003cb\u003eSORAYA LANE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I devoured this stunning debut' \u003cb\u003eALKA JOSHI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This big, juicy saga has scandal, hardship, love and sisterhood' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGOOD HOUSEKEEPING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader' \u003cb\u003eNATASHA LESTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I enjoyed every single page of The Lotus Shoes' \u003cb\u003eELIZABETH CHADWICK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Captivating, utterly compelling' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSUNDAY POST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'You'll love it' \u003cb\u003eMANDY ROBOTHAM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Stunning, transporting, unforgettable' \u003cb\u003eAMANDA GEARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55195531346294,"sku":"9781408730324","price":9.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_34589420.jpg?v=1771924370","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781408730324-the-lotus-shoes","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}