The Ghost Bride is by Yangsze Choo. A brilliant fantasy novel set in colonial Malaya. Li Lan is the daughter of a bankrupt gentleman merchant; a friend offers to pay off his debts if Li Lan becomes a ghost bride to his recently deceased son. Li Lan is appalled, but is terrified when the dead man begins to visit her in her dreams. She must pass into the world of the dead to discover who murdered her fiancee, so that she can release his spirit and marry the man she really loves. This is a beautifully written and fascinating work, even if you don't know anything about Far Eastern religious beliefs and practices.
Ratings: 12th grade - 9 out of 10 - AC (some mature thematic content).
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