A Fine Piece of Jade - Couverture souple

Phoon, Katy

 
9781835741887: A Fine Piece of Jade
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1835741886 ISBN 13 : 9781835741887
Editeur : The Book Guild Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

A Fine Piece of Jade is a fictionalised account of the author’s mother’s experiences during the Japanese occupation of China and the rise of Communist China.

 

The story follows Wāng Qí and Yuányuán, two girls sent from their privileged homes to a missionary school in Wuhan’s French Concession during World War II. Through war, revolution, and political oppression, the fiercely independent Wāng Qí and the ever-cheerful Yuányuán form a bond that gives them strength, though greater dangers may lie closer than they expect.

 

The novel explores the struggles of women in a male-dominated society, contrasting those who conform with those who fight for change. It celebrates resilience, friendship, and faith in times of loss and betrayal, while weaving Chinese mythology into a vivid portrayal of Hankou under occupation.

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À propos de l?auteur

Katy Phoon, raised in Macau, honours her mother's wish to share her life stories. After over twenty years as a lawyer in the satellite industry, Katy has turned to writing. She enjoys reading, painting, learning Japanese and French, swimming, and dancing.

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Éditeur
The Book Guild Ltd
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1835741886
ISBN 13 
9781835741887
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
376
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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