The Fox Wife
In the snowy plains of 1908 Manchuria, a tale of myth, murder, and long-buried secrets unfolds in Yangsze Choo's enchanting novel, The Fox Wife.
This captivating story is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, folklore, and atmospheric mysteries.
A Tale of Two Women
At the heart of the story are two remarkable women. One is Snow, a young woman who is also a fox spirit, a shapeshifter from ancient Chinese folklore. For centuries, fox spirits have been known to be cunning tricksters and mesmerizing seductresses. Snow, however, is on a desperate quest for revenge. She believes a human detective is responsible for her daughter's death and hunts him through the bustling, frozen streets of a northern Chinese town.
The other is Lay, the quiet, observant wife of a local detective, who begins to suspect there's more to her husband than meets the eye. Trapped in a lonely marriage and haunted by her own past, Lay starts to investigate a series of bizarre murders where the victims are found frozen solid, their faces locked in expressions of pure terror.
Where Mystery Meets Mythology
As Lay's investigation and Snow's hunt converge, their worlds collide in a spellbinding narrative that blends a classic whodunit with the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology. Yangsze Choo, the bestselling author of The Night Tiger, masterfully weaves a world where the line between the real and the magical is beautifully blurred.
The Fox Wife is a story about the secrets we keep and the lengths we'll go to for family. It’s a beautifully written, atmospheric novel that will transport you to a world of frozen landscapes, whispered legends, and hidden desires. If you love a story that's part mystery, part fantasy, and wholly unforgettable, you won't be able to put this book down
