The Hong Kong Widow
The haunting gothic thriller, perfect for Halloween
by Kristen Loesch
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Pub Date 7 Oct 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
1953. Mei's 'gift' of speaking to ghosts is one that she has endeavoured to bury while fighting to survive as a refugee in post-war, post-revolution Hong Kong. When former silent film star Holly Zhang invites Mei to the infamous Maidenhair House, the startling summons revives her link to the man who destroyed her life. During six séances over six nights, each night a medium will be asked to leave until only one remains as the recipient of a staggering reward, but the only prize Mei wants is revenge.
Years later, that shocking night in the labyrinthine mansion has become an urban legend, dismissed by the police at the time as a collective hallucination. Mei must uncover the truth of what really happened and see if the ghosts she has carried can finally be laid to rest.
Advance Praise
The Hong Kong Widow is a tour de force: tense, emotional, poetic, and utterly unputdownable - Kate Quinn
The Hong Kong Widow is gripping, suspenseful, terrifying, filled with shocking twists and turns. But it’s also exquisitely written and heartbreaking - Amy Chua
Stunning prose, impeccable historical research, and page turning suspense. I absolutely devoured this book - Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
Masterfully told, this mesmerising read should be on everyone’s to read’ list - Rebecca Netley
A Russian The House of the Spirits, meandering through a maze of mysteries and memories … masterful - Ellen Alpsten on The Porcelain Doll
A triumph … Both propulsive and engaging, I didn’t know whether to speed up to find out what happened next, or slow down and savour the artful prose and deft characterisation - Melissa Fu on The Porcelain Doll
Preternaturally absorbing - Buzzfeed on The Porcelain Doll
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780749032791 |
| PRICE | £18.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 352 |
