MANILLA PRESS Honey in the Wound - Magical Realism Family Saga | Hardcover

Explore the spellbinding, multi-generational feminist epic, Honey in the Wound, a bestselling debut novel perfect for fans of sweeping historical fiction like PACHINKO and HOMEGOING. This atmospheric tale blends magical realism with the harsh realities of 20th-century colonialism.

The story centers on Young-Ja, a woman from a mysteriously gifted Korean lineage. After Japanese soldiers kill her family, her innate magical ability—infusing cooking with her emotions—transforms as her sorrow and anger seep into her confections. This unique talent draws the attention of a Korean resistance fighter, leading Young-Ja into a dangerous network of spies operating out of a Manchurian teahouse favored by Japanese officials. Haunted by the brutality of the Imperial Army, she must find the strength to persevere.

• A rich, sweeping novel exploring survival against the backdrop of Japanese imperialism.
• Features atmospheric magical realism and intergenerational sweep spanning the 20th century.
• Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize.
• Written by Jiyoung Han.

• Author: Jiyoung Han
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: April 16, 2026
• Print Length: 400 pages
• Dimensions: 147 x 36 x 227mm
• ISBN-13: 978-1786587312
• Item Weight: 500 g

Discover this powerful narrative that examines how colonialism forces one family to transform and ultimately survive. Add this critically acclaimed work of literature and fiction to your collection today.