A writer of historical fiction dwells in the kitchens, barns, boats, farms, stables and workshops of many eras
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Carol Jones is the author of 'The Concubine's Child', set in 1930s Malaya and The Boy With Blue Trousers set in 1850s China and Australia. Born in Brisbane, Australia, she taught English and Drama at secondary schools before working as an editor of children's magazines. She is also the author of several young adult novels as well as children's non-fiction.
UK Paperback Release
I’m excited to announce that the UK paperback edition of The Concubine’s Child is now available.
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Like the best speculative fiction, Thea Lim’s novel has plenty to say about today’s world.
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‘Quirky’ is a word often used to describe Sayaka Murata’s ‘Convenience Store Woman’.
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Of Love and Vengeance
“The Concubine’s Child is a tale of family secrets and twisted revenge, featuring brave female characters who struggle against the role and limitations that society imposes on them.” Terence Toh
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A rich and complex narrative of divided loyalties…
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Book Review by Theresa Smith Writes
Just in… a lovely review of The Concubine’s Child by Theresa Smith
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Radio Interview
Last week I was fortunate to be interviewed by Umapagan Ampikaipakan of BFM 89.9 Kuala Lumpur for the Evening Edition.
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Book Tour KL
I’ve just returned from a short book tour to Kuala Lumpur, the setting for The Concubine’s Child.
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Five Reasons Why I love Jane
My 1977 edition of Pride and Prejudice has accompanied me through seven house moves, survived six book culls, and been read at least five times.
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