A Single Petal
Subtitle Murder, politics and passionate love in ancient China
By Oliver Eade
Published by
Local Legend
ISBN 978-1-907203-42-8
Category historical
Spring 2013
Synopsis
Feng is a humble teacher, living quietly in Tang Dynasty China. But life changes dramatically when a friend is murdered and local girls are kidnapped. Feng sets out on a journey of discovery, little suspecting that he is involving himself with powerful forces that threaten the Empire itself.
Author's Biography
Oliver Eade has studied Chinese culture and history deeply and is widely travelled in China. A retired hospital doctor, he lives with his Chinese wife Yvonne Weilun in Roxburghshire, Scotland. He is the author of numerous children’s stories and books, including the prize-winning Moon Rabbit (2009).
Reviews
“…an abundance of beauty in this book, winner of the Local Legend Spiritual Writing competition… as gripping and absorbing as a modern action thriller…â€
Raymond Hume: 'The Writer',
Price: £8.00
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Reader Comments
Its location, characterisation and superbly crafted writing
make 'Single Petal' a must read book.
A beautifully written novel. Stephanie de Winter
A fantastic book.. a must read
This is a beautiful book, a gripping personal story of courage, love and faith. The characters come alive on the page and take the story onto new paths, showing us ourselves.
Thoroughly enjoyed A Single Petal. Tragic love story, murder mystery, political thriller all happening in Tang Dynasty China... wow!
Beautifully atmospheric book set in China about coping with personal tragedy and loss.