China Bride

By Henry Luk

Book Overview

Beth Connor is suddenly plunged into the world of underground Hong Kong when she is kidnapped by the Chinese Mafia. A former Olympic runner, she makes her escape, only to find herself alone and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812540182
• ISBN13: 9780812540185
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Tor Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Terrific Action and Intrigue in The Pearl of the Orient

China Bride is like watching a Hong Kong triad action movie, but without having to read the subtitles. Henry Luk, a Hong Kong resident, has written such an amazing action novel in a REAL, not contrived, setting. Luk is intimate with the Hong Kong setting, the contentious politics and history of Hong Kong, Britain, China, and Taiwan, and the Triads, the powerful Hong Kong mafia. China Bride is the story of two star-crossed lovers from two totally different cultures. Beth Connor, a former Olympic runner, is from the Irish working class of Boston. Her fiancee, Michael Chang, is from one of the wealthiest families in Hong Kong. As they journey to Hong Kong to meet his family, they are kidnapped. Beth dives off the side of the boat into the Hong Kong Harbour. Her adventures in Hong Kong unfold so entertainingly. The characters in this book are unforgettable. Why this book has not been optioned for a movie is beyond me. I'll play Beth! Anybody? Anybody?

China Bride

This book, although having some stereotypes, was very thrilling and from the beginning interested me until I had finished the whole thing. Having been to Hong Kong I don't think this book depicts the city as nothing but sleazy and crime infested, but instead shows a different side of what goes on in a very colorful, multicultural place with many kinds of people. If you have an open mind and you like to read about the dark side of things, you will enjoy this book.

Thrilling and authentic, a real page-turner.

Henry Luk is a lifelong resident of Hong Kong and also a financier who has spent much time in the U.S. His story about the transition between the old Hong Kong and the new brings to bear his special experience and knowledge with a touching tale of love and courage.