The Secret Lives of Immortals
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Publishing March 2027 ✴︎ Preorder and cover coming soon
An exquisite tale of sorcery and power, and a centuries-spanning love story.
He Ling, a woman from fourth century China, is tricked into immortality and must settle with the consequences of her long life, as well as the actions of the alluring man who betrayed her. Equal parts lush historical fantasy and a keen exploration of modernity, The Secret Lives of Immortals is a genre-defying work of speculative fiction that will take you on a journey of infinite lifetimes.
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Press
- Orbit scoops Ash Huang’s ‘lush’ fantasy debut in two-book deal ✴︎ The Bookseller, June 1, 2026
- Acquisition Announcement: THE SECRET LIVES OF IMMORTALS by Ash Huang ✴︎ Hachette, June 1, 2026
- Announcement ✴︎ Publisher’s Marketplace, June 1, 2026
I will wreathe you in books. I will have portraits painted of you, I will sing every word you ever write to the entire Forum, I will worship your every step. I will drop my swords into the sea, every dagger, every dirk. I will take them up and fend off any force that might offend you in the least. I will cut the clouds in two for interrupting your fine morning. I will entertain your every whim, manifest your every passing fancy. I will never leave your side…
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