{"product_id":"daughter-of-hong-kong-9781836331421","title":"Daughter of Hong Kong","description":"Based on a true story, a tale of love and survival against all the odds set in Hong Kong at the start of the Pacific War. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan love conquer all?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e - dashing young William Burton and the beautiful Constance Han set sail from London on the same ocean liner to Hong Kong.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnie is intrigued by Will's talent for writing poetry, and as romance blossoms she offers to give him Cantonese lessons to help him with his new job - a cadet in the colonial service.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut once in Hong Kong, Connie is constrained by filial duty towards her Eurasian parents, and their wish for her to marry someone from her own background.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen war breaks out, Connie and Will find themselves drawn into a wider conflict than their battle against prejudice. Can they survive and achieve a future together? Or will forces beyond their control keep them forever apart?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sweeping tale of love and perseverance, perfect for readers of Dinah Jefferies, Fiona Valpy and Ann Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreviously published as The Flame Tree\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eFive stars without a moment's hesitation\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly recommended if you enjoy historical romance.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eWow! Just WOW!\u003c\/strong\u003e What a \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely absorbing read\u003c\/strong\u003e... I absolutely lapped up every single word.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'It was a real page turner, and s\u003cstrong\u003eo engrossed was I, that I read it in one sitting!\u003c\/strong\u003e A good read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cstrong\u003ea wonderfully rewarding read\u003c\/strong\u003e with vivid characters and settings. I'd give it \u003cstrong\u003emore stars if they were available\u003c\/strong\u003e.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A convincing and \u003cstrong\u003every moving\u003c\/strong\u003e romance, a fascinating slice of history. Coupled with the most wonderful story-telling, this book delivered everything I could have possibly wanted.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR SIOBHAN DAIKO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Reading Siobhan's \u003cem\u003eDaughters of Tuscany\u003c\/em\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003elike meeting an old, dear friend\u003c\/strong\u003e after a long absence. What a poignant, emotional, thoroughly enjoyable read this was! ... \u003cstrong\u003esuch beautiful prose\u003c\/strong\u003e and such a brilliant story that completely transported me.' \u003cem\u003eRenita D'Silva\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'... \u003cstrong\u003ewonderfully fast-paced and readable\u003c\/strong\u003e... I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to be transported to a different place and time and wants a \u003cstrong\u003ethoroughly absorbing\u003c\/strong\u003e read, \u003cem\u003eAnn Bennett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A fantastic story, \u003cstrong\u003eso evocative\u003c\/strong\u003e of both time and place, ' \u003cem\u003eJo Bartlett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boldwood Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/11\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836331421\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.80d","brand":"Siobhan Daiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44902127763637,"sku":"9781836331421","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_1c43c57a-35c7-42f9-a241-0db15f2d6863.jpg?v=1733813313","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/daughter-of-hong-kong-9781836331421","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}