The Ghost Bride. Book Summary

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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.