A Fine Piece of Jade

By: Katy Phoon

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Paperback | 28 April 2025

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378 Pages

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A Fine Piece of Jade is a fictionalised account of the author's mother's experiences during the Japanese occupation of China and the rise of Communist China.

The story follows WÄng Q and Yu¡nyu¡n, two girls sent from their privileged homes to a missionary school in Wuhan's French Concession during World War II. Through war, revolution, and political oppression, the fiercely independent WÄng Q and the ever-cheerful Yu¡nyu¡n form a bond that gives them strength, though greater dangers may lie closer than they expect.

The novel explores the struggles of women in a male-dominated society, contrasting those who conform with those who fight for change. It celebrates resilience, friendship, and faith in times of loss and betrayal, while weaving Chinese mythology into a vivid portrayal of Hankou under occupation.

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