A Fine Piece of Jade

By Katy Phoon

A Fine Piece of Jade is a fictionalised account of the author's mother's experiences during the Japanese occupation of China and the rise of Communist China.

The story follows Wāng Q and Yu nyu n, two girls sent from their privileged homes to a missionary school in Wuhan's French Concession during World War II. Through war, revolution, and political oppression, the fiercely independent Wāng Q and the ever-cheerful Yu nyu n form a bond that gives them strength, though greater dangers may lie closer than they expect.

The novel explores the struggles of women in a male-dominated society, contrasting those who conform with those who fight for change. It celebrates resilience, friendship, and faith in times of loss and betrayal, while weaving Chinese mythology into a vivid portrayal of Hankou under occupation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1835741886
• ISBN13: 9781835741887
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Book Guild
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.8"