'Brilliantly written masterful storytelling and hard to put down. This story will stay with
me for a very very long time' HEATHER MORRIS author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
'Mesmerising. Jane Yang masterfully creates this 19th century lost world' THE TIMES 'This
story of love loss and betrayal will leave a deep imprint on your soul. Perfect for fans of
Memoirs of a Geisha ' WOMAN & HOME Love and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and
Linjing's fates are bound together. China 1800s. Little Flower is sold as a muizai to
Linjing's family when they are both only children. Jealous of her new handmaiden's ladylike
bound feet and talent for embroidery Linjing ensures Little Flower can never leave her to
ascend in society. Despite their different places in the household over the years the two
must put aside their bitter rivalry to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage . .
. Until scandal strikes the family and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are 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? 'Jane Yang is an exciting new
talent' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'More than a book this novel is an act of empowerment for women'
NGUYEN PHAN QUE MAI 'Enchants from the first page to the last' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED
REVIEW 'This fascinating evocative story would make a great book club pick' RED 'Captivating
and exquisitely rendered' MELISSA FU 'If you liked Memoirs of a Geisha then you will love The
Lotus Shoes' SORAYA LANE 'I devoured this stunning debut' ALKA JOSHI 'This big juicy saga
has scandal hardship love and sisterhood' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'A hugely talented writer whose
storytelling prowess fully immerses the reader' NATASHA LESTER 'I enjoyed every single page of
The Lotus Shoes' ELIZABETH CHADWICK 'Captivating utterly compelling' SUNDAY POST 'You'll
love it' MANDY ROBOTHAM 'Stunning transporting unforgettable' AMANDA GEARD
