{"product_id":"9781526657084","title":"She Is a Haunting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe Is a Haunting\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating exploration of identity, heritage, and the shadows of the past, penned by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. Set against the backdrop of Vietnam, the narrative follows Jade Nguyen, a young woman who embarks on a transformative summer with her estranged father, who is deeply engrossed in restoring a colonial house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Jade grapples with her mixed feelings about her father and her Vietnamese heritage, she becomes increasingly troubled by eerie visions. Among these haunting manifestations is the ghost of a bride, whose ominous warnings against eating resonate with Jade on both a personal and cultural level. This spectral presence is intricately tied to the house's colonial history and Jade's own family's dark secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfronted by her father’s scepticism and the pervasive weight of colonialism, Jade's journey spirals into a desperate quest for understanding and self-acceptance. Her struggle draws readers into a rich tapestry of Vietnamese culture, history, and the lingering effects of colonisation, making it a poignant reflection on the complexities of familial bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity and Belonging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative delves into the intricacies of cultural identity and the search for belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColonial Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e It examines the enduring impacts of colonialism on personal and collective histories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupernatural Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e The haunting serves as a metaphor for unresolved trauma and generational burdens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A haunting tale that intertwines the personal with the historical, leaving a lasting impression.\" \u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482653057356,"sku":"9781526657084","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781526657084_front.webp?v=1765291907","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de\/products\/9781526657084","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}