When Sleeping Women Wake
by Emma Pei Yin
Description
Set against the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II, this sweeping debut follows Mingzhu, a privileged mother; her daughter, Qiang; and Biyu, the family’s longtime maid, as war shatters the fragile boundaries of their household. Forced onto separate paths of coercion, hunger, labor, and flight, the three women must navigate an increasingly brutal world while searching for ways to survive—and, ultimately, find one another again. Blending intimate family drama with historical suspense, the novel explores women’s agency, class, loyalty, resistance, and the extraordinary courage found in ordinary lives. Lyrical and emotionally charged, it is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring strength of love and hope.
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paperback
Random House
Published Jun 17, 2025
337 pages
ISBN: 9780593975565
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First Published
2025
Language
eng
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