Four Treasures of the Sky Nigel Farndale ex-Red Cross nurse Barbara Clare

ex-Red Cross nurse Barbara Clare

At first Mather seems no more than an eccentric collector

' Passionate

and is determined to carve out some power for himself

Or will his beloved Madeleine be robbed of a husband on the very eve of their marriage

Four Treasures of the Sky Nigel Farndale ex-Red Cross nurse Barbara ClareA propulsive and dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, and one Chinese girl fighting to claim her place 'An engulfing, bighearted and heartbreaking novel' ANN PATCHETT, author of Women's Prize longlisted The Dutch House 'A sweeping adventure of identity, love and belonging' C PAM ZHANG, Man Booker longlisted author of How Much of These Hills are Gold 'An impressive and original debut' THE SUNDAY TIMES __________