The Fox Wife
Books | Fiction / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
4.7
Yangsze Choo
Some people think foxes are similar to ghosts because we go around collecting qi, but nothing could be further than the truth. We are living creatures, just like you, only usually better looking . . .Manchuria, 1908.In the last years of the dying Qing Empire, a courtesan is found frozen in a doorway. Her death is clouded by rumors of foxes, which are believed to lure people by transforming themselves into beautiful women and handsome men. Bao, a detective with an uncanny ability to sniff out the truth, is hired to uncover the dead woman’s identity. Since childhood, Bao has been intrigued by the fox gods, yet they’ve remained tantalizingly out of reach—until, perhaps, now.Meanwhile, a family who owns a famous Chinese medicine shop can cure ailments but can’t escape the curse that afflicts them—their eldest sons die before their twenty-fourth birthdays. When a disruptively winsome servant named Snow enters their household, the family’s luck seems to change—or does it?Snow is a creature of many secrets, but most of all she’s a mother seeking vengeance for her lost child. Hunting a murderer, she will follow the trail from northern China to Japan, while Bao follows doggedly behind. Navigating the myths and misconceptions of fox spirits, both Snow and Bao will encounter old friends and new foes, even as more deaths occur.New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo brilliantly explores a world of mortals and spirits, humans and beasts, and their dazzling intersection. Epic in scope and full of singular, unforgettable characters, The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depths of maternal love, and ancient folktales that may very well be true.
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Author
Yangsze Choo
Pages
400
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Published Date
2024-02-13
ISBN
1250266025 9781250266026
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"The author is an amazing storyteller! I was charmed by this story of loss,grief, and finding your way back. I suggest the audiobook, the audio narrated it and she did a wonderful job of making you feel involved in the story. "
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Sandy Lopez
"I won this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway, and this is my honest review.
"The Fox Wife" was a mesmerizing and fascinating novel!!! I will admit that it had a slower start, but once it starts to pick up, it remains fast-paced straight to the last page. I loved the setting and all of the characters!!! If you enjoy folklore about foxes, this is a must read for you!!! I love how the author portrayed foxes!!! It was extremely creative and entertaining!!!"
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Cherry Lover 🍒
"This is an incredible book. I loved the way the author developed the story, and made us love and understand the characters. The ending was so so satisfying. 10/10. "
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Natalie brooke
"400 pages (5 stars)…. Such a unique concept for a book. I love the way the culture and superstitions were brought it. This book was absolutely phenomenal."
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Emma
"A beautifully written crossover of cultures, myths, and genres. I could not put it down!"
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Mary Hyla
"3.5"
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Zoe
"2.5"
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