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Alice Greenway

    Alice Greenway's childhood was shaped by the itinerant life of a foreign correspondent's child, growing up in diverse locales like Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Jerusalem, alongside time spent in the United States. Now based in Edinburgh, her writing often delves into themes of identity and belonging, exploring how varied environments and journeys forge human experiences and connections. Her work offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of finding one's place in the world, infused with the rich tapestry of her own global upbringing.

    White Ghost Girls
    The Bird Skinner
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    • From the award-winning author of White Ghost Girls comes an evocative tale of memory, loss - and the redemptive power of friendship.

      The Bird Skinner
    • White Ghost Girls

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.3(1044)Add rating

      Two sisters navigate their identities in 1960s Hong Kong, where Frankie is adventurous and curious, while Kate observes intently. Their world is vibrant and filled with fishermen, insurgents, temple gods, and ghosts, set against a backdrop of intense light and shadow.

      White Ghost Girls