United Kingdom

Chosen for Waterstone's New Voices list for 2009.

"Revealed: the new guard ... lovely novel -- it has an old-fashioned solidity and craftsmanship and effortlessly recreates the atmosphere of post-war Hong Kong."
—Kate Saunders, The Times

"Two love stories lie at the centre of this impressive debut, which explores the moral ambiguities of war, culture, race and romantic love. Intriguing, sad, rivetingly detailed ..."
—Elizabeth Buchan, The Daily Mail

"'This is a beautifully written novel that evokes passion and heartache in a bitter period for Hong Kong."
—Waterstones Books Quarterly Magazine

"'A withering glance at colonial Britain and the self-serving upper echelons of Hong Kong society, written with a dignified respect for the individuals with the strength to stand against the tide of greed and inhumanity that war and a fragile peace can bring."
—Your Choice Magazine (4 Stars)