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Mark Elliot, a married British foreign correspondent stationed in Hong Kong, becomes enamored with a Eurasian physician originally from Mainland China. Their romance is tested by cultural and generational tensions both within her family and the broader Hong Kong society. Through their story, the novel offers a layered look at the historical dynamics that shaped Hong Kong and its diverse communities, while drawing heavily on the author’s own autobiographical experiences.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Han Suyin
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