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The New York Times bestseller

They say a tiger that devours too many humans can take the form of a man and walk among us...

In 1930s colonial Malaya, a dissolute British doctor receives a surprise gift of an eleven-year-old Chinese houseboy. Sent as a bequest from an old friend, young Ren has a mission: to find his dead master's severed finger and reunite it with his body. Ren has forty-nine days, or else his master's soul will roam the earth forever.

Ji Lin, an apprentice dressmaker, moonlights as a dancehall girl to pay her mother's debts. One night, Ji Lin's dance partner leaves her with a gruesome souvenir that leads her on a crooked, dark trail.

As time runs out for Ren's mission, a series of unexplained deaths occur amid rumours of tigers who turn into men. In their journey to keep a promise and discover the truth, Ren and Ji Lin's paths will cross in ways they will never forget.

Captivating and lushly written, The Night Tiger explores the rich world of servants and masters, ancient superstition and modern ambition, sibling rivalry and unexpected love. Woven through with Chinese folklore and a tantalizing mystery, this novel is a story of the highest order.

©2019 Yangsze Choo (P)2019 Macmillan Audio 20th Century Asia Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism Romance Fantasy Heartfelt Magic China

Critic reviews

"The two main characters will captivate you as their paths are destined to cross...you won't be able to put this one down!" (Reese Witherspoon)

"I was willingly propelled into a fascinating and exotic world." (Daily Mail)

"An exuberant medley of magic, romance and weirdness." (The Times)
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I found this book a incredible, immersive escape. No short synopsis can really capture the essence of this book, and I won’t try to spoil the plot in a clumsy attempt to do so. All I will say is the heroine is a wonderful character full of contradictions, doubts and impulses that make you feel like you truly know her by the end. In addition, the setting of the book is rich in detail and a delight for the senses. Not your typical murder mystery. Not your typical romance. Something much, much more.

A beautiful weaving of murder, myth and romance

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It was like a journey to far away place back in time! I have enjoyed listening to the story and imagining living within the Malaysian jungle. lots of twists and turns, so kept me intrigued and listening!

A journey to Malaya back in time

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I am absolutely struggling to get through this wonderfully written and immersive story, primarily due to the author performing the narration. Her voice is fine but rather posh British which I deem ok for the narration, but the vocal performances are high pitched and really grating. Sounds like a Punch and Judy show! She doesn’t nail the Malaysian accents at all, despite putting emphasis on place names and cultural nouns well. I might read it instead as I truly think this is a very beautiful and intricate book, but I can’t continue to listen any longer.

Great story - poor narration

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loved it: interesting story, lots of suspense and most of all a lot of local, Malaysian colour

mesmerizing

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I really enjoyed everything about this book. Didn’t want it to finish. Well worth a listen!

Wonderful

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