Dragon Springs Road

Set in early 20th century Shanghai, this haunting novel follows Jialing, a young Eurasian orphan abandoned and struggling for identity in a world that shuns her. As she seeks her long-lost mother, Jialing navigates life as a bondservant to the Yang family, forging connections with Anjuin, the eldest daughter, and a centuries-old animal spirit named Fox. Her journey unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, personal loss, and forbidden love, leading her to confront the shadows of her past and the dangers of her present.