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In 1893 Malaysia, Li Lan, the daughter of a genteel but bankrupt family, faces a bleak future until the wealthy Lim family proposes a rare ghost marriage to appease their only son’s restless spirit. Accepting the union would secure Li Lan a home for life, but at a steep cost. After visiting the opulent Lim mansion, she finds herself haunted not only by the ghostly would‑be suitor but also by her growing desire for the clan’s handsome new heir, Tian Bai. Night after night, Li Lan is pulled into a shadowy parallel world of the Chinese afterlife, complete with ghost cities, paper funeral offerings, vengeful spirits, and monstrous bureaucracy—including the enigmatic Er Lang, a charming yet unpredictable guardian spirit. To escape being trapped forever, she must uncover the Lim family’s darkest secrets and confront the truth about her own lineage.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Yangsze Choo
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