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Set in early 1800s China, the novel follows a bondservant whose daily existence is deeply connected to a Jewish family she serves. Through this relationship, readers explore the cultural exchange between Chinese society and a small Jewish community, and the personal sacrifices made by those in service.
First publish date: 1846
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Pearl S. Buck
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