The Ghost Bride
by Yangsze Choo
The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo holds a well received rating of 3.74 out of 5, based on 11.6K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 368 pages.
About The Ghost Bride
"One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride..."Though ruled by British overlords, the Chinese of colonial Malaya still cling to ancient customs. And in the sleepy port town of Malacca, ghosts and superstitions abound.Li Lan, the daughter of a genteel but bankrupt family, has few prospects. But fate intervenes when she receives an unusual proposal from the wealthy and powerful Lim family. They want her to become a ghost bride for the family's only son, who recently died under mysterious circumstances. Rarely practiced, a traditional ghost marriage is used to placate a restless spirit. Such a union would guarantee Li Lan a home for the rest of her days, but at a terrible price.After an ominous visit to the opulent Lim mansion, Li Lan finds herself haunted not only by her ghostly would-be suitor, but also by her desire for the Lim's handsome new heir, Tian Bai. Night after night, she is drawn into the shadowy parallel world of the Chinese afterlife, with its ghost cities, paper funeral offerings, vengeful spirits and monstrous bureaucracy—including the mysterious Er Lang, a charming but unpredictable guardian spirit. Li Lan must uncover the Lim family's darkest secrets—and the truth about her own family—before she is trapped in this ghostly world forever.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Yangsze Choo |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.74 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,645 |
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What genre is The Ghost Bride?
The Ghost Bride is categorized as Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Ghost Bride worth reading?
Based on 11.6K reader ratings, The Ghost Bride has an average score of 3.74 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Ghost Bride?
The Ghost Bride has 368 pages.
Who wrote The Ghost Bride?
The Ghost Bride was written by Yangsze Choo. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Ghost Bride?
The ISBN-13 for The Ghost Bride is 9780062227320.0.
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