The Sojourn Teashop

In Hai Ruos teashop, morning brings new and old faces, including a Russian expat, a hotpot tycoon, and a noted writer. The Sisterhood, a dozen glamorous confidants, keep the shop running, epitomizing the new possibilities of the ancient metropolis. Yi Guang helps them rise in business and society, but a debt accumulates, jeopardizing their autonomy. The tea leaves hold all the answers, but it's up to the sisters to discover how far their bonds will hold.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2023
Publisher: ACA Publishing Limited

The vibrant morning at Hai Ruos teashop brings a delightful mix of new and familiar faces. While the premium leaves she sells to the high society of Xijing contribute to the teashop's success, it is the Sisterhood, a dozen glamorous confidants who visit daily, that truly keeps the shop thriving. The group, consisting of a returning Russian expat, a hotpot tycoon, and others, epitomizes the new possibilities and energy of this ancient metropolis. Their rise in business and society is often aided by Yi Guang, a noted writer with his own artistic struggles. However, with every deal struck and bribe paid, a debt accumulates, jeopardizing the hard-won autonomy they have achieved.

The gates of Hai's establishment serve as a barrier against the choking smog of the city, providing a sanctuary for the friends to express their true selves. It is a place where their bonds are tested and strengthened. However, it is evident that the tea leaves alone cannot hold all the answers. It is up to the sisters to discover the extent of their unwavering loyalty and support for each other as they navigate the complexities of business and society.

Dimension: 224 x 145 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838905408