Set against the vibrant and tumultuous backdrop of Hong Kong's final years under British rule, "The Weaver Girl" is a story of passion and identity, of the indelible marks left by love and history.

In the neon-lit streets of 1980s Hong Kong, James, an American expatriate, navigates the complex world of love and identity when he meets Lisa, a Chinese woman from Beijing. James and Lisa's journey is a testament to the power of connection in a divided world, asking profound questions about what it means to belong and the price of change.

The book opens with Lisa and James in a fragile romance that navigates their cultural distance. Lisa, a Chinese woman, faces intense pressure from her family to return to Beijing and enter an arranged marriage, while James, an American, is committed to staying in Hong Kong. When Lisa's father, a senior Chinese official, begins to intervene directly, events force Lisa to choose between her love for James and her family's demands. The crisis reaches its peak with the death of innocent students in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.

With evocative prose and richly drawn characters, "The Weaver Girl" weaves a tapestry of emotion and cultural complexity, inviting readers to explore the depths of human connection in a city on the brink of a new era. This novel is a tribute to the enduring strength of love and the relentless tide of history that shapes our lives and legacies.

Available December 2024