๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ: The House Filler ๐
๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ: Tong Ge โ๏ธ
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Review:
The House Filler is a gripping, fast-paced novel set against the backdrop of early 20th-century China. At the heart of the story is Jinfeng, also known as Golden Phoenixโa woman considered past marriageable age at twenty-six, who is compelled to wed a widower ten years her senior.
Jinfengโs feet had been bound in childhood by two elderly witches, leaving her with four-cun feet, a painful reminder of societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, readers are immersed in traditional Chinese wedding customs, where a woman’s value was judged by the size of her feet, her embroidery skills, and her ability to cook.
Haunted by insecurities about her feet, Jinfeng enters her new household only to be stunned: she already has a stepson and even a daughter-in-law. The shock deepens when she discovers that her husband is actually forty-six, not thirty-six as she had been told. She also learns that Qi, the stepson, is the illegitimate child of a servant. Qi and his wife are determined to secure the family inheritance for themselves and fear the arrival of another heir who will take his share too in the estate.
Will Golden Phoenix manage to bear a son and secure her place in the household?
This is a beautifully written novel rich in cultural detail, filled with themes of tradition, betrayal, and intrigue. The authorโs writing is engaging and easy to follow. I was especially drawn to the character of Golden Phoenixโher strength, curiosity, and resilience make her unforgettable. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and highly recommend this book.
- ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: 5/5
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