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'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 & HOMELove 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?Don't miss Jane Yang's next book, Winter of the Bride - available to order now.'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

THE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA'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 & HOMELove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together.As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over 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 starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are unexpectedly 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

THE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA

''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 & HOMELove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing''s fates are bound together. As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing''s wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over 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 starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing''s marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower''s lives are unexpectedly 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

THE CAPTIVATING, HEART-RENDING STORY OF TWO WOMEN IN 1800S CHINA'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 & HOMELove and loss. Sisterhood and betrayal. Little Flower and Linjing's fates are bound together.As a child, Little Flower is sold to Linjing's wealthy family to become a muizai. In a fit of childish jealousy over 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 starkly different places in the Fong household, over the years the two girls must work together to secure both their futures through Linjing's marriage. As the two grow up, they are by turns bitter rivals and tentative friends.Until scandal strikes the family, and Linjing and Little Flower's lives are unexpectedly 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'An enthralling tale of a bygone era' JUDY NUNN'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

1806, Cloud Mountain. Jiayi is the lowliest of the Gu family's servants, so she is thrilled when their son and heir chooses her to be his 'little wife'. But this quasi-marriage offers no security, and Jiayi's situation becomes increasingly perilous with her husband's family plotting against her.1906, Shanghai. Scarlet is devoted to her work as a midwife in Red House Hospital, and can't imagine abandoning it for the constraints of marriage - until she meets benefactor Wenqiang Gu. After a whirlwind courtship, he persuades her to join him at his remote estate and to bring modern medicine to the village.Scarlet arrives at Cloud Mountain only to find her new marriage overshadowed by superstition. The villagers believe the family is cursed, and soon Scarlet begins to fear her fate is bound to that of another bride, one who lived a hundred years before . . .

1806, Cloud Mountain. Jiayi is the lowliest of the Gu family's servants, so she is thrilled when their son and heir chooses her to be his 'little wife'. But this quasi-marriage offers no security, and Jiayi's situation becomes increasingly perilous with her husband's family plotting against her.1906, Shanghai. Scarlet is devoted to her work as a midwife in Red House Hospital, and can't imagine abandoning it for the constraints of marriage - until she meets benefactor Wenqiang Gu. After a whirlwind courtship, he persuades her to join him at his remote estate and to bring modern medicine to the village.Scarlet arrives at Cloud Mountain only to find her new marriage overshadowed by superstition. The villagers believe the family is cursed, and soon Scarlet begins to fear her fate is bound to that of another bride, one who lived a hundred years before . . .

Fesselnd, faszinierend und herzzerreißend – zwei Mädchen zwischen Tradition und Träumen im China des ausgehenden 19. JahrhundertsChina, Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts: Als Kleine Blume als Dienstmädchen an Linjing, Tochter einer angesehenen Familie, verkauft wird, klammert sie sich an die Hoffnung, dass ihre gebundenen Füße, ein tradiertes Schönheitsmerkmal, und ihr außergewöhnliches Sticktalent sie eines Tages aus der Sklaverei führen werden. Doch die eifersüchtige Linjing tut alles, um das zu verhindern. Im Laufe der Jahre müssen die Mädchen lernen, zusammenzuarbeiten, mal als erbitterte Rivalinnen, mal als zaghafte Freundinnen. Bis Linjing nach einem Skandal in Ungnade fällt. Ist dies die Chance auf Glück für Kleine Blume? Lassen sich ihre verflochtenen Schicksale wirklich trennen?Mit »Die Lotosschuhe« hat Jane Yang einen mitreißenden historischen Roman über zwei vom Schicksal verbundener junger Frauen geschrieben, die auf der Suche nach ihrem Platz im Leben sind. In einer Zeit in China, in der Tradition und Aufbruchswille miteinander ringen. Die perfekte Lektüre für Leserinnen und Leser von Jung Changs »Wilde Schwäne«, Arthur Goldens »Die Geisha« und Isabel Allendes »Violeta«.Inspiriert von der Familiengeschichte der Autorin.  »Brillant geschrieben, meisterhaft erzählt und schwer aus der Hand zu legen. Diese Geschichte wird mich noch sehr, sehr lange beschäftigen.« Heather Morris, SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin von »Der Tätowierer von Auschwitz«»Das Herzstück des Romans ist die gefühlsbetonte Beziehung zwischen Linjing und Kleiner Blume, die sich über ein ganzes Leben und durch mehrere Schicksalsschläge entwickelt.« Melissa Fu»›Die Lotosschuhe‹ handelt von der Notlage der Frauen im China des 19. Jahrhunderts und, was noch wichtiger ist, von ihrem Geist, ihrem Mut, für sich selbst und füreinander einzustehen in einer Welt, in der Sklaverei, gebundene Füße und das Patriarchat versuchen, sie zu unterdrücken.« Natasha Lester

Kina, 1800-tal. Hårt lindade fötter är en kvinnas främsta tillgång. När Lilla blomma säljs som tjänsteflicka till Linjing, dotter i den ansedda Fong-familjen, hoppas hon att hennes bundna fötter en dag blir vägen till frihet. Lilla blomma har också en enastående talang för broderi, en konst förknippad med de mest förmögna kvinnorna. Linjing som inte har bundna fötter och saknar förmågan att hantera nål och tråd, avundas tjänsteflickan och bestämmer sig för att omintetgöra Lilla blommas framtidsdrömmar. När en skandal skakar Fong-familjen tar de unga kvinnornas öden en dramatisk vändning. Lotusskorna är Jane Yangs gripande debutroman om systerskap och svek. Den speglar en fascinerande historisk era, där västerländska ideal kolliderar med kinesiska traditioner.