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When his physician father in Lisbon is diagnosed with terminal syphilis, Dr. Antonio Maria must leave familiar shores and set sail for China in search of a cure. The journey takes him into a nation engulfed by the Boxer Rebellion, where foreigners are denied entry. His quest to access ancient Chinese medical practices clashes with the political turmoil and cultural barriers of a country in revolt.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Kunal Basu
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