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Red Thread

- A Chinese Tale of Love and Fate in 1830s Singapore

About Red Thread

Set against the backdrop of 1830s Singapore where piracy, crime, triads and tigers are commonplace, this cultural romance follows the struggle of two lovers: Zhen, once the lowliest of Chinese coolies and triad member, later chosen to marry into a Peranakan family of Baba Chinese merchants; and Charlotte, an 18-year-old Scots girl and sister of Singapore's Chief of Police.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9789814423595
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 328
  • Published:
  • December 23, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 130x200x26 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 312 g.
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Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: November 30, 2024

Description of Red Thread

Set against the backdrop of 1830s Singapore where piracy, crime, triads and tigers are commonplace, this cultural romance follows the struggle of two lovers: Zhen, once the lowliest of Chinese coolies and triad member, later chosen to marry into a Peranakan family of Baba Chinese merchants; and Charlotte, an 18-year-old Scots girl and sister of Singapore's Chief of Police.

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