In the Fabled East
Shortlisted in the for the 2011 regionalCommonwealth Writers' PrizeAnIndie Nextselection"An unforgettable tour of colonial Vietnam, connecting characters and storylines from 1870s France to the aftermath of Dien Bien Phu with skill and authority, moving with insight and wit from the ordinary to the mythological without a seam. A fabulous piece of writing."—Karl Marlantes, author ofMatterhorn"A novel of profound intelligence and wit, deftly weaving history and myth, male and female, East and West, agony and splendour.In the Fabled Eastisa stunning book."—Annabel Lyon, author ofThe Golden Mean“Schroeder's considerable research is evident and the descriptions beautifully written”—Publishers Weekly“an imaginative and symbolic novel that stimulates all of the senses” —St. Louis Today“The author demonstrates a strong sense of place with well-written descriptive passages that make readers feel they are right there in colonial Indochina with the protagonists.”—Library Journal Express