The Last Rose of Shanghai
A Novel
What's it about
Ever wondered if love could truly survive the ravages of war and betrayal? In 1940s Shanghai, a city under Japanese occupation, a wealthy heiress and a Jewish refugee find their lives intertwined in a desperate bid for survival, forcing them to question everything they know about loyalty. You'll discover a world of forbidden love and impossible choices. Follow the story of Aiyi and Ernest as they navigate a city filled with jazz clubs, hidden resistance, and constant danger. Learn how their alliance turns into a deep, dangerous love affair that could either save them or cost them their lives.
Meet the author
Weina Dai Randel is the award-winning author of several historical novels and a two-time Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award recipient, celebrated for her immersive storytelling. Born and raised in China, she moved to the United States in her twenties, and her writing is deeply informed by her bicultural identity and extensive research into Chinese history. This unique perspective allows her to illuminate untold stories and bring the vibrant, complex world of 1940s Shanghai to life with authenticity and heart.
What's it about
Ever wondered if love could truly survive the ravages of war and betrayal? In 1940s Shanghai, a city under Japanese occupation, a wealthy heiress and a Jewish refugee find their lives intertwined in a desperate bid for survival, forcing them to question everything they know about loyalty. You'll discover a world of forbidden love and impossible choices. Follow the story of Aiyi and Ernest as they navigate a city filled with jazz clubs, hidden resistance, and constant danger. Learn how their alliance turns into a deep, dangerous love affair that could either save them or cost them their lives.
Meet the author
Weina Dai Randel is the award-winning author of several historical novels and a two-time Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award recipient, celebrated for her immersive storytelling. Born and raised in China, she moved to the United States in her twenties, and her writing is deeply informed by her bicultural identity and extensive research into Chinese history. This unique perspective allows her to illuminate untold stories and bring the vibrant, complex world of 1940s Shanghai to life with authenticity and heart.
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