In its sweep and scope, it would appeal to fans of Madeleine Thien and Min Jin Lee and its lyrical voice - championing the vitality and ingenuity of the immigrant experience across three settings - confirms Melissa Fu as a writer to watch.' - Sharlene Teo 'What an immersive, expertly plotted and elegantly written novel.

This is such a stunning achievement!' - Christy Lefteri

Her writing is subtle and powerful, it stays with you, it follows you like the smell of the peach blossoms, it evokes emotions and questions and enlightens you. Melissa Fu portrays the time, the culture, the place and the struggles of this family so vividly, with nuance and colour and life. During moments of deep sadness and loss, there is also beauty - the beauty of enduring love, of identity, of hope. They took me with them on their incredible journey. I walked with the characters, felt what they felt. 'I absolutely adored this novel about love and war, migration and belonging. Publisher: Headline Publishing Group ISBN: 9781472277572 Number of pages: 400 Weight: 280 g Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 28 mm MEDIA REVIEWS It's about the power of our past, the hope for a better future, and the search for a place to call home. Spanning continents and generations, Peach Blossom Spring is a bold and moving story of the sacrifices we make to protect our children. His daughter, Lily, is desperate to understand her place in the world, but Henry refuses to share with her the fear and tragedy that mar his past. Years later, separated from his mother by thousands of miles, Renshu now calls himself Henry Dao. In their perilous journey across the country seeking refuge, they find comfort and wisdom in their most treasured possession - a beautifully illustrated hand scroll, filled with ancient fables. With every misfortune there is a blessing and within every blessing, the seeds of misfortune, and so it goes, until the end of time.Ĭhina, 1938: Meilin and her four-year-old son, Renshu, flee their burning city as Japanese forces advance.

Peach blossom spring melissa fu