Yangsze Choo's 'The Fox Wife' reveals a hidden world of mythical creatures


'It is the other side of the fairytale that intrigues me, the darkness and wonder that lurks outside the open door at night,' says Choo. Photo: James Cham

Across many Asian cultures, you can find varying accounts of “fox spirits”, from Japan’s kitsune to Korea’s "gumiho".

Unfortunately, Malaysia is not one of them, or The Fox Wife – the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo – would have turned out very differently.

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