The Night Tiger

Set in 1930s colonial Malaya, this captivating novel blends Chinese folklore, mystery, and rich storytelling as it follows characters caught in a web of superstition and modern aspirations. When a young houseboy embarks on a time-sensitive mission to reunite a severed finger with its owner’s body, and an apprentice dressmaker faces her own dark predicament, their stories intersect in unexpected ways. With secrets, ritual, and a touch of the supernatural, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, love, and the lingering power of old beliefs.