名人推薦:
“This magnificent novel brings to vibrant life an exceptional period in the evolution of a great Asian trading city, vividly evoking the unique hybrid culture that developed there.” — David Brookshaw, Professor of Portuguese, University of Bristol and translator of The Bewitched Braid and Visions of China “This is a beautifully written novel, focusing upon a largely forgotten world of shuttered passions and tragic alliances. Martha Merop is surely one of the great characters of fiction, rising above personal tragedy in her determination to send her name into the world.” — Brian Castro, author of Shanghai Dancing and The Garden Book “Austin Coates is an author with far more expertise than others who have tried to explore the history and customs of Hong Kong and Macau. City of Broken Promises is a well-paced and intuitive look at the real-life character, Martha Merop: a lively, gripping and enjoyable tale.” — Justin Hill, author of The Drink and Dream Teahouse