Through Binus extraordinary story, Su Tong illuminates one of Chinas most magical myths. In Peach village, crying is forbidden. But as a child, Binu never learnt to hide her tears. Shunned by the villagers she faced a bleak future until she met Qiliang, an orphan who offered her his hand in marriage. Then, one day Qiliang disappears. Binu learns that he has been transported hundreds of miles and forced to labour on a project of terrifying ambition and scalethe building of the Great Wall. Binu is determined to find and save her husband. Inspired by her love, she sets out on an extraordinary journey across Great Swallow Mountain, with only a blind frog for company. What follows is an unforgettable story of passion, hardship and magical adventure.