Shanghai Scarlet is a riveting recreation of Old Shanghai in all its exhilaration, degradation and danger, as a talented modernist writer and sophisticated courtesan meet, intertwine their lives and attempt to keep their love alive during a time of political turmoil.

Shanghai Scarlet provides a fascinating evocation of Old Shanghai in all its luxury, degradation and terror. It is a compelling story of love, loss and adventure in the dangerous 1930s Shanghai world of conflicting political régimes and their gangsters, seeking to turn journalists and authors to their own causes. With excellent pacing and extraordinary conclusion, Shanghai Scarlet is sure to appeal to many readers.

The first English translation of one of the most authoritative and significant studies in the field of modern Chinese literature.