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A haunting tale of grief and dolls

The Ventriloquist's Daughter is a unique and eerie story that will keep readers on edge. This book has a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of the protagonist's struggles with grief and the presence of a menacing doll. It is an excellent read for anyone who enjoys dark and mysterious tales and has a keen interest in exploring the human psyche.

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 Ventriloquist's Daughter

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ISBN: 9781911221050
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $25.82
Publisher: Balestier Press
Date of Publication: 2017-05-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Horror
Related Topics: Paranormal, Supernatural, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.85
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After the tragic death of Liur's mother, her father, a thwarted artist working as a doctor in the family hospital, is overcome with grief. He goes to study in America, leaving six-year-old Liur in the care of her grandparents, promising to return with a special doll for her.

But instead of studying, her father travels to the Andes, where he meets a mysterious ventriloquist who takes him as a pupil.

Five years later, he returns home, bringing with him one of the ventriloquist's dolls. But it is not a present for Liur; instead, it becomes a menacing presence in the house, causing strife within the family. After observing her father performing strange rituals with the doll, Liur must find a way to defeat her demons - real or imagined.


Author: Man-Chiu Lin
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 192
Publisher: Balestier Press
Publication Date: 15 May 2017
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A haunting tale of grief and dolls

The Ventriloquist's Daughter is a unique and eerie story that will keep readers on edge. This book has a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of the protagonist's struggles with grief and the presence of a menacing doll. It is an excellent read for anyone who enjoys dark and mysterious tales and has a keen interest in exploring the human psyche.

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.