The Hong Kong Widow

The haunting gothic thriller, perfect for Halloween

Kristen Loesch

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English

Allison & Busby
06 January 2026

Horror & ghost stories; Historical fiction; Horror

1953.

Mei's 'gift' of speaking to ghosts is one that she has endeavoured to bury while fighting to survive as a refugee in post-war, post-revolution Hong Kong. When former silent film star Holly Zhang invites Mei to the infamous Maidenhair House, the startling summons revives her link to the man who destroyed her life. During six seances over six nights, each night a medium will be asked to leave until only one remains as the recipient of a staggering reward, but the only prize Mei wants is revenge.

Years later, that shocking night in the labyrinthine mansion has become an urban legend, dismissed by the police at the time as a collective hallucination. Mei must uncover the truth of what really happened and see if the ghosts she has carried can finally be laid to rest.

'The Hong Kong Widow is a tour de force: tense, emotional, poetic, and utterly unputdownable.... Kristen Loesch is a major talent, and I can't wait to see what she does next!' -- Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network

By: Kristen Loesch
Imprint: Allison & Busby
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm,
ISBN: 9780749032944
ISBN 10: 0749032944
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 06 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Kristen Loesch holds a BA in History, as well as a Master's degree in Slavonic Studies from the University of Cambridge. Her debut historical novel, The Porcelain Doll, was shortlisted for the Caledonia Novel Award and was a finalist for the Edgar Award. She lives in Switzerland.