The Formidable Miss Cassidy

The Straits Times describes The Ghost Bride as "an utterly delightful" and "a rollicking good ride." Time Out calls it "formidable indeed" and "an effortlessly readable novel." The book is a historical fantasy set in nineteenth-century Singapore, featuring an enigmatic Scottish governess who attempts to solve supernatural mysteries. She has the power to deal with dark and dangerous problems, including ridding a house of a demon and raising a spirit from the dead. When she is hired by the wealthy Chinese widower Mr. Kay, she must battle forces more ancient and powerful than any she has encountered before, as well as deal with the unexpected yearnings of her heart.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2024
Publisher: Pushkin Press

An utterly delightful read, The Straits Times hails it as a "rollicking good ride!" Time Out describes it as "formidable indeed!" This effortlessly readable novel effortlessly blends history, myth, and magic from Singapore and beyond, penned by the multi-award-winning author Ng Yi-Sheng, the author of Lion City. Set in the enchanting nineteenth-century Singapore, this historical fantasy follows the intriguing journey of an enigmatic Scottish governess, Miss Cassidy, as she attempts to unravel a series of supernatural mysteries. Miss Cassidy is no ordinary governess; she possesses a remarkable array of skills, including the ability to tutor the most wayward child, narrate stories in multiple languages, and resolve any household crisis. However, her true power lies in her ability to confront the dark and dangerous forces that threaten the lives of those around her. Arriving in 1890s Singapore, Miss Cassidy quickly finds herself embroiled in a series of extraordinary events. She must rid a house of a bloodthirsty demon and raise a spirit from the dead, all while battling forces far more ancient and powerful than any she has encountered before. As if that weren't enough, she must also contend with the unexpected yearnings of her heart, as she falls for Mr Kay, a wealthy Chinese widower whose family is plagued by a terrible curse. With its captivating blend of history, myth, and magic, The Straits Times describes this novel as a "rollicking good ride" that will leave readers spellbound. Time Out praises it as "formidable indeed!" and encourages readers to embark on this enchanting journey.

Weight: 392g
Dimension: 222 x 142 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805337553