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
You ll love it MANDY ROBOTHAM
Stunning, transporting, unforgettable AMANDA GEARD