{"product_id":"woman-in-the-red-cheongsam-by-sarah-jane-king","title":"Woman in the Red Cheongsam by Sarah Jane King.","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook overview\u003cbr\u003e‘A captivating and moving story, taking the reader close to Julia and Lim on their long journeys through loss and love, and full of the authentic feel of the Far East.’\u003cbr\u003e— Kate Miller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Historical Fiction Novel of War, Secrets, and Survival in 1950s Malaya\u003cbr\u003eIn the shadow of a forgotten war, two lives remain bound by silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJulia and Lim are children—and strangers to one another—when the brutal jungle conflict of 1950s Malaya tears through their world, leaving them orphaned and forever marked by violence and loss. The war ends, but the past refuses to let them go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, both have rebuilt their lives in England, determined to escape the ghosts of childhood and forge new identities far from the dense jungles and political turmoil of Southeast Asia. Scarred but resilient, they carve out separate futures—until fate unexpectedly draws them back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen circumstances force them to return to the land they once fled, the past resurfaces with dangerous urgency. In a homeland transformed by shifting loyalties, buried secrets begin to emerge from the shadows of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs memories collide with long-hidden truths, Julia and Lim are pulled into a tense search for answers. What really happened during those chaotic years? And who has been hiding the truth all along?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in a race against time—and against their own unraveling sanity—they must decide how far they are willing to go for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause uncovering the truth may finally set them free…\u003cbr\u003eor destroy everything they have fought to rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of historical fiction, post-war drama, and emotionally powerful stories set in Southeast Asia, this gripping novel explores war trauma, identity, loyalty, and the cost of justice in the aftermath of a conflict the world has almost forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will appeal to fans of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Furnivall and hold readers' interest until the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah Jane King is a historical novelist, short story writer, and blogger living in Hertfordshire. Her varied career—spanning the beauty industry and book trade—has given her plenty of inspiration for creating different characters for her stories. Sarah's ideas are also shaped by her travels around the world, including three years spent living in Malaysia, an experience that inspired her debut novel, Woman in the Red Cheongsam, a compelling and expansive tale about a jungle conflict in 1950s Malaya, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive within her local creative community, she is a member of Hertford Writers’ Circle and a keen supporter of Herts Book Festival. A firm believer that arts and culture can enrich lives and aid our mental health, she established a blog during the pandemic: About Time – An Exploration of Writing and Creative Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Information\u003cbr\u003ePublisher The Endless Bookcase\u003cbr\u003ePublication date 27 Mar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great read, both a thriller political intrigues and an historic novel. Keeps you in suspense until the end. I could envisage this turning into a movie. Can recommend, especially those that have family links with the old colonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFascinating story of how two lost souls come together, from their childhood in Malaya to meeting in the U.K decades later via extremely diverse paths. I found it to be a novel that is difficult to put down as i care about the outcome of the two main protagonists.... See more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazon Customer\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase\u003cbr\u003eUnexpected circumstances\u003cbr\u003eReviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 April 2026\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eThis story had me hooked from the start. The characters personalities and the situations they found themselves in seemed very real to me and I couldn’t wait to find out what happens to them. I loved the description of Malaya and of the people. I could almost feel the heat... See more\u003cbr\u003eVery evocative and descriptive. Interesting right from the beginning. Well done Sarah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eAm so excited to find a book I just want to read more and more of. The writer evokes such vivid images of Malay history. She brings the characters to life. I love this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Book Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58089443950973,"sku":"9781918379136","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/6525\/8945\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bb9bd449-fa68-4a14-929f-d38e7ee6d2b5.jpg?v=1777184675","url":"https:\/\/www.booknookshop.co.uk\/products\/woman-in-the-red-cheongsam-by-sarah-jane-king","provider":"The Book Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}