--- product_id: 268513155 title: "William Morrow The Ghost Bride" price: "NZ$80" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/268513155-william-morrow-the-ghost-bride store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # William Morrow The Ghost Bride **Price:** NZ$80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** William Morrow The Ghost Bride - **How much does it cost?** NZ$80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/268513155-william-morrow-the-ghost-bride) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description William Morrow The Ghost Bride : Choo, Yangsze: desertcart.ae: Books Review: Set in Malaya (Malaysia before Independence) in 1893, The Ghost Bride fuses the varied cultures of that time, highlighting their roots as well as their compromises with each other. Primarily, the focus was on the immigrated Chinese under the British Rule. The heart of the story lies with a young Chinese girl named Li Lan who's placed in the awkward position of becoming a ghost bride to a dead man. It's a rare tradition for one to be living and the other to be dead and would lead to a childless, lonely life but Li Lan be well taken care of. The first complication strikes when she finds her heart yearning for the living nephew, Lim Tian Bai while suffering dreams from the dead Lim Tian Ching, his cousin. Revolted by the idea of being a ghost bride, Li Lan never suspected she may have an opportunity to find out what it meant to be both dead and alive. This then changes everything. The remarkable research and masterful storytelling made it hard to put down. I loved reading about the different cultures and seeing what changed because of the British and what still remained from the Islams. The superstitions, especially those from Li Lan's Amah (a type of nanny) were fascinating but also hinted at the seriousness of the afterlife. There are wonderful, well-rounded characters whose flaws and quirks make them so likeable you kind of wish you knew them. For me it was Amah. The Ghost Bride is a fresh take on the paranormal genre and I had a great time reading Yangsze Choo's debut. I'll definitely be watching out for future books by this author. Review: This book and character was a whole surprise for me... at first I was shipping Li-lan and Tian Bai until Er Lang comes... he was a 180 turn for me... the character was so good so charismatic then tension between the character and his boldness to go straight to point. He is one of the character that will leave a long lasting impression on the reader... I wish there was more of Er Lang and LiLan story but I am not disappointed with the story has for one. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0062227335 | | Best Sellers Rank | #65,297 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #91 in Asian Myth & Legend #108 in Asian Literature #215 in Historical Fantasy | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (411) | | Dimensions | 2.18 x 13.49 x 20.32 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 9780062227331 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0062227331 | | Item weight | 272 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | 5 August 2014 | | Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks | ## Images ![William Morrow The Ghost Bride - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81biny8749L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by E***M on 12 August 2013* Set in Malaya (Malaysia before Independence) in 1893, The Ghost Bride fuses the varied cultures of that time, highlighting their roots as well as their compromises with each other. Primarily, the focus was on the immigrated Chinese under the British Rule. The heart of the story lies with a young Chinese girl named Li Lan who's placed in the awkward position of becoming a ghost bride to a dead man. It's a rare tradition for one to be living and the other to be dead and would lead to a childless, lonely life but Li Lan be well taken care of. The first complication strikes when she finds her heart yearning for the living nephew, Lim Tian Bai while suffering dreams from the dead Lim Tian Ching, his cousin. Revolted by the idea of being a ghost bride, Li Lan never suspected she may have an opportunity to find out what it meant to be both dead and alive. This then changes everything. The remarkable research and masterful storytelling made it hard to put down. I loved reading about the different cultures and seeing what changed because of the British and what still remained from the Islams. The superstitions, especially those from Li Lan's Amah (a type of nanny) were fascinating but also hinted at the seriousness of the afterlife. There are wonderful, well-rounded characters whose flaws and quirks make them so likeable you kind of wish you knew them. For me it was Amah. The Ghost Bride is a fresh take on the paranormal genre and I had a great time reading Yangsze Choo's debut. I'll definitely be watching out for future books by this author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by E***A on 4 October 2025* This book and character was a whole surprise for me... at first I was shipping Li-lan and Tian Bai until Er Lang comes... he was a 180 turn for me... the character was so good so charismatic then tension between the character and his boldness to go straight to point. He is one of the character that will leave a long lasting impression on the reader... I wish there was more of Er Lang and LiLan story but I am not disappointed with the story has for one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by E***H on 17 February 2026* Excellent ghost story of the "old school", with a very believable foundation in Chinese folklore. Writing is fluent and well-crafted, with some local flavour, but not overloaded with Chinese/Malay idioms. Looking forward to reading her other books. ## Frequently Bought Together - William Morrow The Ghost Bride - The Night Tiger --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/268513155-william-morrow-the-ghost-bride](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/268513155-william-morrow-the-ghost-bride) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*