The Lotus Shoes: A Captivating Historical Fiction of Women’s Struggles and Triumphs in Imperial China
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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, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
An empowering, uplifting tale of two women from opposite sides of society, and their extraordinary journey of sisterhood, betrayal, love and triumph.
1800s China. Tightly bound feet, or “golden lilies,” are the mark of an honorable woman, eclipsing beauty, a rich dowry and even bloodline in the marriage stakes. When Little Flower is sold as a maidservant—a muizai—to Linjing, a daughter of the prominent Fong family, she clings to the hope that one day her golden lilies will lead her out of slavery.
Not only does Little Flower have bound feet, uncommon for a muizai, but she is extraordinarily gifted at embroidery, a skill associated with the highest class of a lady. Resentful of her talents, Linjing does everything in her power to thwart Little Flower’s escape.
But when scandal strikes the Fongs, both women are cast out to the Celibate Sisterhood, where Little Flower’s artistic prowess catches the eye of a nobleman. His attention threatens not only her improved status, but her life—the Sisterhood punishes disobedience with death. And if Linjing finds out, will she sabotage Little Flower to reclaim her power, or will she protect her?
From the Publisher
ASIN : B0CYCMT8XS
Publisher : Park Row (January 7, 2025)
Publication date : January 7, 2025
Language : English
File size : 2.0 MB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 383 pages
13 reviews for The Lotus Shoes: A Captivating Historical Fiction of Women’s Struggles and Triumphs in Imperial China
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Sunita Vanjani –
How important are women’s feet?
Beautifully written book, riveting read about struggles of women and their courage – a must read.
Becca –
Wonderful book
Beautifully written book about Chinese traditions
Raven Weber –
great story!!
I really enjoyed this book. I like reading about Chinese history and the customs that they had, very enlightening.Will be looking for her next book !!
Ilana Kerschbaum –
believable historical fiction
I liked the character development. Intriguing plot from beginning to end and changing of who is telling the story between the two characters.
Kindle Customer –
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The.Lotus.Shoes.presented good material to understand much of China. Foot binding looks like it was very painful. The Chinese customs are not at all near the same Par as the Western world.
R.a.P. in Maryland –
Absolutely great
Loved this book from the first page, to the last page. You’ll find yourself cheering for Little Flower, and wanting her to succeed.
intoit –
Captivating
Historical fiction at its best.
Amazon Customer –
Same old Cinderella story
First half is mean girls , in the characters of Japanese matriarch ruling a harem of scared wives and a spoiled princess , including torture and dismemberment….. went on too long . Tired of foot binding culture ruling social classes . Lady Tan and Secret Fan books better.
Jujubes –
Highly recommend Lotus Shoes! A very well-written novel about an interesting time period in China.
Amazon Customer –
Very moving story. Interesting look at how women were perceived and treated in 1800 China. Would definitely recommend this book.
Mike Locke –
Hardback , could be a keeper.
Carole Ellis –
Transports you to times of horrific female sacrifices endured merely to survive and avoid a life of torture living in China in the 1800s.
sue shaw –
It’s different , if you can get your head round whipping to the back of the book to find english words that the writer has used