Description
Yip Mann, an elderly spice farmer, should have known better than to purchase a fifteen-year-old cherry-girl as his concubine, especially one beautiful enough to be seen as Ch'ien Gum - comparable to a thousand pieces of gold. But surely he deserves such a plaything to give him the last of his sons.
To Yip Mann's dismay, the wilful concubine dies bearing him a worthless girl-child. After her death he must make use of the girl as best he can: by binding her feet in the forbidden practice of the Golden Lotus, he can sell her for a higher price. But the daughter he names Li-Xia - Beautiful One - has the fighting spirit of her rebellious mother, escaping the crippling bandages: she knows her feet will be her freedom. And when they lead her into the path of a mysterious 'foreign devil', Li-Xia takes the first steps on a new and perilous journey . . .
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About the Author
Pai Kit Fai is the adopted Chinese name given to the author by his in-laws.
Reviews
An engaging and entertaining read * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
A sprawling family epic intent on capturing China's mystic flavour. Full of English heroes, Chinese villains and brave, virtuous women * METRO *
An atmospheric novel * BELLA *
a richly detailed historical novel that explores the lives of strong female characters struggling against patriarchy in the times of footbinding, arranged marriage and concubines * BRISBANE'S SUNDAY MAIL *
Book Information
ISBN 9780751538984
Author Pai Kit Fai
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Sphere
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 322g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 185mm * 35mm
