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Forbidden love in Victorian London and 1840s China

This book is the perfect blend of history, romance, and adventure. With a backdrop of Victorian London and 1840s China, it tells the gripping tale of a strong-willed woman, Mary, as she navigates a forbidden love and dangerous mission with her brother-in-law. The author brings both settings to life with vivid descriptions, making you feel like you are right there with Mary, experiencing her joys, fears, and unexpected reserves of courage. If you're looking for a captivating story with a strong female protagonist, this book is for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Secret Mandarin

Regular price RM29.35 MYR RM14.49 MYR 51% off
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ISBN: 9781847561893
Authors: Sara Sheridan
Publisher: Avon
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Historical Romance, World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.53
(rated by 888 readers)

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A disgraced woman. A faraway land. A forbidden love…An unforgettable tale set in Victorian London and 1840s China from a shining, young historical talent.Desperate to shield her from scandal, Mary's brother-in-law, the ambitious botanist Robert Fortune, forces her to accompany him on a mission to China to steal tea plants for the East India Company. But Robert conceals his secret motives - to spy for the British forces, newly victorious in the recent Opium War.His task is both difficult and dangerous - the British are still regarded as enemies by the Chinese and exporting tea bushes carries the death sentence. In these harsh conditions Mary grieves for her London life and the baby she has been forced to leave behind, while her fury at Robert intensifies.As their quest becomes increasingly treacherous, Robert and Mary disguise themselves as a mandarin and man-servant. Thousands of miles from everything familiar, Mary revels in her new freedom and the Chinese way of life - and when danger strikes, finds unexpected reserves of courage.The Secret Mandarin is an unforgettable story of love, fortitude and recklessness - of a strong woman determined to make it in a man's world and a man who will stop at nothing to fulfil his desires.
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Forbidden love in Victorian London and 1840s China

This book is the perfect blend of history, romance, and adventure. With a backdrop of Victorian London and 1840s China, it tells the gripping tale of a strong-willed woman, Mary, as she navigates a forbidden love and dangerous mission with her brother-in-law. The author brings both settings to life with vivid descriptions, making you feel like you are right there with Mary, experiencing her joys, fears, and unexpected reserves of courage. If you're looking for a captivating story with a strong female protagonist, this book is for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.