The Light Between Us by Elaine Chiew Paperback Book

Description: The Light Between Us by Elaine Chiew Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Light Between Us is a Southeast Asian historical romance that defies time and space as an archivist explores her citys tumultuous past through a supernatural connection.Inspired by her research into Singaporean historical archives, Elaine Chiew weaves Chinese mythology and early 20th century colonial Singapore into this speculative epic. Publisher Description The Time Travelers WifemeetsCrazy Rich Asiansin this speculative romance set against Singapores tumultuous past. Immersed in Southeast Asian history, time-travel, and an impossible love story,The Light Between Usis perfect for readers of literary historical fiction and modern romantasy alike.At work one night, photography archivist Charlie Sze-Toh receives a misdirected letter from Wang Tian Wei, a 1920s colonial era Chinese photographer. Through a mysterious digital folder at her end and photographic plates at his, they begin a conversation that leads to a transcendental romance that spans lifetimes.In his time, Tian Wei scours a turbulent Singapore for his missing friend, Aiko, leading him to the perfumed chambers of a Japanese brothel. Meanwhile, in the modern day, Charlie struggles against a family dynamic dominated by her stepmother, a manipulative matriarch who uses family secrets as bargaining chips. Communication starts to become difficult and Tian Weis letters are tinged by the increasing threat of Japanese Occupation. Will one last fate-defying letter from Charlie allow Tian Wei to keep their love alive?Inspired by her research into Singaporean historical archives, Elaine Chiew weaves Chinese mythology and early 20th century colonial Singapore into this speculative epic. Author Biography Elaine Chiewis the author ofThe Heartsick Diaspora(recommended inThe Guardian,The Singapore StraitsTimes,BookRiot, and Esquire SG) and compiler/editorofCooked Up: Food Fiction From Around the World.Her stories have won prizes, notably twice in the BridportInternational Short Story Prize, and been anthologised in theU.S., U.K. and Asia, with BBC Radio 4, and inThe Best AsianShort Stories 2021.She mentors, teaches creative writing ad hoc, writes freelanceand has worked as an independent researcher in the visualarts. She has an M.A. in Asian Art History from GoldsmithsLondon. In a former career, she was a U.S. trained attorney witha degree from Stanford and worked in New York, London, andHong Kong.Elaine lives in London, UK. Details ISBN 1915584671 ISBN-13 9781915584670 Title The Light Between Us Author Elaine Chiew Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 336 Publisher Neem Tree Press Limited GE_Item_ID:160108398; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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