{"product_id":"the-lotus-shoes-by-jane-yang-9781408730317","title":"The Lotus Shoes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe captivating, heart-rending story of two women in 1800s China\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lotus Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e is brilliant, masterful storytelling that's hard to put down and will stay with you for a very long time. – \u003cb\u003eHeather Morris\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th-century lost world. – \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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. – \u003ci\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a \u003ci\u003emuizai\u003c\/i\u003e. In a fit of childish jealousy over her new handmaiden's ladylike bound feet and talent for embroidery, Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to ascend in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years, the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are unexpectedly thrown into chaos. Linjing's fall from grace could be an opportunity for Little Flower – but will their intertwined fates lead to triumph, or tragedy for them both?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane Yang is an exciting new talent. – \u003cb\u003eSanta Montefiore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a book, this novel is an act of empowerment for women. – \u003cb\u003eNguyen Phan Que Mai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnchants from the first page to the last. – \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn enthralling tale of a bygone era. – \u003cb\u003eJudy Nunn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating, evocative story would make a great book club pick. – \u003ci\u003eRed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaptivating and exquisitely rendered. – \u003cb\u003eMelissa Fu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you liked \u003ci\u003eMemoirs of a Geisha\u003c\/i\u003e, then you will love \u003ci\u003eThe Lotus Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e. – \u003cb\u003eSoraya Lane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI devoured this stunning debut. – \u003cb\u003eAlka Joshi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis big, juicy saga has scandal, hardship, love, and sisterhood. – \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA hugely talented writer whose storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader. – \u003cb\u003eNatasha Lester\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI enjoyed every single page of \u003ci\u003eThe Lotus Shoes\u003c\/i\u003e. – \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Chadwick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaptivating, utterly compelling. – \u003ci\u003eSunday Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love it. – \u003cb\u003eMandy Robotham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStunning, transporting, unforgettable. – \u003cb\u003eAmanda Geard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082882400492,"sku":"9781408730317","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28283ec26dbb506f1ae0d0d26a7b3596.jpg?v=1765311574","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-lotus-shoes-by-jane-yang-9781408730317","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}