'A heart-breaking, moving, and soaring novel' NGUYỄN PHAN QU''' MAI
'Gorgeous and expansive' STYLIST
Hong Kong, 1941. Following the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, the wealthy Tang family flee to Hong Kong.
As the First Wife of the family, Mingzhu leads a sheltered - if lonely - existence overseeing her daughter Qiang and managing the household alongside her devoted maid, Biyu.
But when the Japanese army invade, the three women are scattered. Mingzhu is coerced into working for a Japanese captain. Qiang and Biyu escape the island, only to be forced into factory work then separated after an encounter with the East River Column Resistance fighters.
The longer the brutal occupation lasts, the more determined the women are to resist. And as war rages around the world, each is holding onto the hope that the other is alive.
Beautifully told and compulsively written, When Sleeping Women Wake is an utterly transporting story of female resistance and untold bravery, at once epic and intimate, heartbreaking and hopeful.
Perfect for fans of Lisa See, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Kristin Hannah.
'A lushly romantic and impassioned story of women's agency and resilience' JUHEA KIM
'Compelling, beautiful, and deeply moving . . . [a] stunning tale of love, loyalty and survival' WEINA DAI RANDEL
'A breathtaking, important story of family, love and endurance . . . historical fiction at its finest' WIZ WHARTON
Genre: Historical
'Gorgeous and expansive' STYLIST
Hong Kong, 1941. Following the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, the wealthy Tang family flee to Hong Kong.
As the First Wife of the family, Mingzhu leads a sheltered - if lonely - existence overseeing her daughter Qiang and managing the household alongside her devoted maid, Biyu.
But when the Japanese army invade, the three women are scattered. Mingzhu is coerced into working for a Japanese captain. Qiang and Biyu escape the island, only to be forced into factory work then separated after an encounter with the East River Column Resistance fighters.
The longer the brutal occupation lasts, the more determined the women are to resist. And as war rages around the world, each is holding onto the hope that the other is alive.
Beautifully told and compulsively written, When Sleeping Women Wake is an utterly transporting story of female resistance and untold bravery, at once epic and intimate, heartbreaking and hopeful.
Perfect for fans of Lisa See, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and Kristin Hannah.
'A lushly romantic and impassioned story of women's agency and resilience' JUHEA KIM
'Compelling, beautiful, and deeply moving . . . [a] stunning tale of love, loyalty and survival' WEINA DAI RANDEL
'A breathtaking, important story of family, love and endurance . . . historical fiction at its finest' WIZ WHARTON
Genre: Historical
Praise for this book
"Yin's debut is a riveting account of the resistance of three very different women during the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong - not only against the occupation, but against the traditions that bound them. These are women's stories beautifully intertwined with history brought to life!" - Eve J Chung
"Lingers in the mind long after the final page - an exploration of strength, self-discovery, and the landscapes, both internal and external, that shape us." - Ayesha Inoon
"With vivid historicity and deeply relatable characters, When Sleeping Women Wake is a lushly romantic and impassioned story of women's agency and resilience." - Juhea Kim
"I devoured Emma Pei Yin's heart-rending, transportive, and action-packed When Sleeping Women Wake in a single day. Brimming with intrigue and fascinating history, this sweeping story brings to life beautifully drawn characters and paints a gripping portrait of the strength of women's bonds." - Ashton Lattimore
"Epic and moving . . . a gripping piece of historical fiction to add to your bookshelf." - Alli Parker
"A heart-breaking, moving, and soaring novel. . . . an important literary feat from an exciting new voice." - Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
"A powerful tribute to the forgotten women and men who fought and resisted the merciless grip of the Japanese forces during a dark period of Hong Kong's history . . . Readers of historical fiction will be swept away by this stunning tale. Emma Pei Yin is a talent to watch!" - Weina Dai Randel
"In this gripping tale, a close band of women is scattered by a ruthless occupation, each finding her own path through resilience, cunning, and taking high-risk chances. . . . A riveting, fast-paced read." - Jennifer Ryan
"Historical fiction at its finest." - Wiz Wharton
"When Sleeping Women Wake brings 1940s Hong Kong to life and reminds us that compassion can prevail, even against a ruthless regime." - Jane Yang
"Lingers in the mind long after the final page - an exploration of strength, self-discovery, and the landscapes, both internal and external, that shape us." - Ayesha Inoon
"With vivid historicity and deeply relatable characters, When Sleeping Women Wake is a lushly romantic and impassioned story of women's agency and resilience." - Juhea Kim
"I devoured Emma Pei Yin's heart-rending, transportive, and action-packed When Sleeping Women Wake in a single day. Brimming with intrigue and fascinating history, this sweeping story brings to life beautifully drawn characters and paints a gripping portrait of the strength of women's bonds." - Ashton Lattimore
"Epic and moving . . . a gripping piece of historical fiction to add to your bookshelf." - Alli Parker
"A heart-breaking, moving, and soaring novel. . . . an important literary feat from an exciting new voice." - Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
"A powerful tribute to the forgotten women and men who fought and resisted the merciless grip of the Japanese forces during a dark period of Hong Kong's history . . . Readers of historical fiction will be swept away by this stunning tale. Emma Pei Yin is a talent to watch!" - Weina Dai Randel
"In this gripping tale, a close band of women is scattered by a ruthless occupation, each finding her own path through resilience, cunning, and taking high-risk chances. . . . A riveting, fast-paced read." - Jennifer Ryan
"Historical fiction at its finest." - Wiz Wharton
"When Sleeping Women Wake brings 1940s Hong Kong to life and reminds us that compassion can prevail, even against a ruthless regime." - Jane Yang
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