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Following the forbidden love between a young couple from disparate social and political backgrounds, Under the Hawthorne Tree is a poignant historical love story set against the Cultural Revolution of China.

A major bestseller in China, Under the Hawthorn Tree is a sensitive and searing love story that is sure to become an international classic. 

"The period is drawn with convincing detail, evoked to illuminate how political repression and strict social mores affect two characters engaged in one of China's favourite literary themes." -- Guardian