The Fox Wife
The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a large print edition published by Gale, a Cengage Group in 2024, featuring 669 pages in English. Set in Manchuria during the final years of the Qing Empire, the narrative begins with the mysterious death of a courtesan found frozen in a doorway, surrounded by rumors of fox spirits that can transform into alluring humans. Detective Bao, known for his keen investigative skills, is tasked with uncovering the identity of the deceased. His fascination with fox gods intertwines with the story of a family plagued by a tragic curse, as they struggle to break free from the fate that claims their eldest sons.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of folklore and historical elements woven throughout the plot. The introduction of Snow, a servant with hidden motives and a quest for vengeance, adds complexity to the unfolding mystery. As Bao and Snow navigate a world filled with myth and danger, they confront both familiar and new adversaries while pursuing the truth behind the deaths. This edition invites exploration of themes related to folklore, family curses, and the interplay between reality and myth, making it a compelling addition to the genres of fiction, fairy tales, and historical narratives.
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“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.”–
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