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Kate Mayberry

‘Books need time’: Tan Twan Eng’s new novel opens door on history

Tan Twan Eng was born in Penang and now divides his time between South Africa and Malaysia [Courtesy of Pansing/Canongate]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – It has been a decade since Tan Twan Eng’s second novel, the Garden of Evening Mists, seduced readers around the world and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and a slew of other literary awards.

This month the bestselling Malaysian author finally published his third book, The House of Doors.

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