Yangsze Choo
What’s inside
Set in colonial Malaya, ‘The Ghost Bride’ is a historical fantasy novel that explores themes of the afterlife and traditional Chinese beliefs through the journey of Li Lan, a young woman who becomes a ghost bride.
You’ll Learn
- Insight into traditional Chinese customs and the afterlife
- Engagement with a gripping supernatural mystery
- Experiencing a blend of romance, fantasy, and history
- Understanding of familial obligations and personal freedom in a different cultural context
Key Points
- Li Lan’s Proposal as a Ghost Bride
- Journey into the Afterlife
- Exploring the Chinese Underworld
- Mystery of Lim Tian Ching’s Death
- Romance with a Heavenly Official
- Confrontation with Family Secrets
- Choices Between Life and the Afterlife
Who’s it For
- Fans of historical fiction
- Readers interested in Chinese culture
- Fantasy novel enthusiasts
- Those who enjoy supernatural and ghost stories
About the author
Yangsze Choo is a Malaysian author of Chinese descent, known for infusing her Southeast Asian heritage into mystical and historical tales.