Winter of the Bride

Jane Yang

Jane Yang is an Australian novelist of Chinese heritage whose writing explores women’s lives, cultural traditions, family secrets, and the enduring influence of the past. Born in the Chinese enclave of Saigon, Vietnam, she grew up in Australia surrounded by family stories and traditional beliefs from China. Before becoming a novelist, Yang pursued a career in science, working first as a pharmacist and later in clinical research. Her scientific background contrasts with her fascination with superstition, folklore, and the stories passed down through generations. Her debut novel, The Lotus Shoes (2023), explores female friendship, foot-binding, and the restrictive social expectations faced by women in nineteenth-century China. Her second novel, Winter of the Bride (2027), follows two women whose lives become connected across a century through marriage, family secrets, and supernatural beliefs. Yang lives in Australia with her family.

Published

2027

Author

Jane Yang