by Howard Goldblatt (Translator), Su Tong (Author)
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. Then one day Qiliang disappears. Binu learns that he has been transported hundreds of miles and forced to labour on a project of terrifying ambition and scale - the building of the Great Wall. Binu is determined to find and save her husband. Inspired by her love, she sets out on an extraordinary journey towards Great Swallow Mountain, with only a blind frog for company. What follows is an unforgettable story of passion, hardship and magical adventure.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: Main
Publisher: Canongate Books
Published: 03 Jul 2008
ISBN 10: 1847670628
ISBN 13: 9781847670625
Book Overview: A magical tale of love and hardship in ancient China, set against the backdrop of the Great Wall