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The Ghost Bride

by Yangsze Choo
$9.90
The Ghost Bride
The Ghost Bride

Hauntingly magical journey in historical Malayan afterlife.

"The Ghost Bride" blends the spectral with cultural allure, immersing you in 1890s Malaysia through the eyes of young Li Lan. It's a novel that beckons readers with a taste for the supernatural and a curiosity about ancient customs. The vivid journey through the afterlife is as enchanting as it is eerie, making the pages whisper with folklore that feels both otherworldly and intimately human. This book could be a mesmerizing escape for you if you're fascinated by ghost stories that are steeped in cultural tradition and rich in historical detail.

  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Adult Literature (2014)
  • Shirley Jackson Award Nominee for Novel (2013)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy and for Debut Author (2013)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2014)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Ghost Bride

by Yangsze Choo
$9.90
ISBN: 9781471400797
Authors: Yangsze Choo
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Date of Publication: 2013-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Horror, Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Paranormal, Mythology, Fantasy Romance, Supernatural, Historical Fantasy, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 32672 readers)

Description

Seventeen-year-old Li Lan lives in 1890s Malaya with her quietly-ruined father, who returns one evening with a proposition - the fabulously wealthy Lim family want Li Lan to marry their son. The only problem is, he's dead. After a fateful visit to the Lim mansion, Li Lan finds herself haunted not only by her ghostly would-be suitor, but also her desire for the Lims' handsome new heir. At night she is drawn into the Chinese afterlife - a world of ghost cities, paper funeral offerings, monstrous bureaucracy and vengeful spirits. Enlisting the help of mysterious Er Lang (a dragon turned clerk) Li Lan must uncover the secrets of the ghost world - before she becomes trapped there forever. Drawing on traditional Malayan folklore and superstition, The Ghost Bride is a haunting, exotic and romantic read perfect for fans of Empress Orchid and Memoirs of a Geisha.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Hauntingly magical journey in historical Malayan afterlife.

"The Ghost Bride" blends the spectral with cultural allure, immersing you in 1890s Malaysia through the eyes of young Li Lan. It's a novel that beckons readers with a taste for the supernatural and a curiosity about ancient customs. The vivid journey through the afterlife is as enchanting as it is eerie, making the pages whisper with folklore that feels both otherworldly and intimately human. This book could be a mesmerizing escape for you if you're fascinated by ghost stories that are steeped in cultural tradition and rich in historical detail.

  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Adult Literature (2014)
  • Shirley Jackson Award Nominee for Novel (2013)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy and for Debut Author (2013)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2014)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.