In Peach village, crying is forbidden, but as a child, Binu never learnt to hide her tears. Shunned by the villagers, she faced a bleak future, until she met Qiliang, an orphan who offered her his hand in marriage.
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Su Tong was born in Suzhou in 1963 and graduated from Beijing Normal University with a degree in Chinese literature. He is the author of Raise the Red Lantern, also available from Perennial. Su Tong lives in Nanjing.
A magical, vast and curious story. -- Emma Jacobs * * Financial Times * * A gripping, insightful depiction of the lives of commoners under the Qin Dynasty. A tragic tale of female strength, and, ultimately, love * * Time Out * * The painterly quality of Tong's words is striking. * * The Times * *
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