Author:Bryce Courtenay
‘I am Sylvia Honeyeater; I think myself born around 1196, and this is the story of my life. I am cursed by folk as an optimist and a dreamer, which is a dangerous combination. . .’
Sylvia is the story of the Children's Crusade, which occurred in the year 1212, and is perhaps the strangest true event to have taken place in European history. It is also a story of how, throughout some of the darkest medieval times, the redeeming power and strength of a young woman's love and intelligence prevail over poverty, brutality and bigotry.
Sylvia was a remarkable, talented and eccentric young woman and this is her story.
Respect for honour and tradition, wicked humour and a vital social message combine in an appealing yet sometimes shocking read
—— GuardianThe story remains engrossing, and when Xinran turns her attention to the frenetic streets and history of Nanjing, her own beloved hometown, the prose truly comes to life
—— Daily MailThis mood of hope, as both inspiring and ultimately attainable, is what makes Miss Chopsticks such an uplifting read
—— Financial TimesXinran's tale will likely play on the mind for years to come
—— Big IssueXinran's skill lies in investigating the universal human thoughts and emotions behind the girls' naivety
—— ObserverUnforgettable
—— The TimesXinran weaves the fresh and touching tale of three sisters
—— HeraldHeartwarming
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