The Yellow Emperor's Cure

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Love, medicine, and myth collide in China.

"The Yellow Emperor's Cure" is a fascinating tale of a man’s journey to discover a cure for his father’s deadly illness, and his encounter with the mystical woman he finds in China. Kunal Basu’s writing effortlessly transports you to a time and place that is both exotic and mysterious. The story is captivating, with a rich narrative that explores themes of love, culture, myth, and medicine. If you’re looking for an engrossing read that will keep you hooked until the end, then this book is definitely 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.

The Yellow Emperor's Cure

Regular price RM51.67 MYR
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RM46.50 MYR Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780715645420
Authors: Kunal Basu
Date of Publication: 2013-05-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: World War II, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.06
(rated by 233 readers)

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In a breakout novel that transports the reader to a brilliantly imagined, sensuously portrayed, dangerous point in history, Kunal Basu has written the tale of a man's journey that spans continents--and the limits of his faith in science. Lisbon, 1898: Antonio Maria, surgeon and notorious playboy, returns home after a long absence to learn his beloved father has syphilis, the scourge of both rich and poor. Determined to find a cure, Antonio sets sail for Peking, to study under the evasive but renowned Dr. Xu. But Dr. Xu does not intend to give away his knowledge, and Antonio suddenly falls in love with his assistant, the elusive Fumi. The threat of the advancing Boxer rebellion hangs over the Summer Palace, and Antonio and Fumi must decide whether to flee together or remain in China. Kunal Basu's lush, haunting tale invites comparisons to Michael Ondaatje's best work. This superb novel conjures a man discovering the love that will force him to question everything.
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Love, medicine, and myth collide in China.

"The Yellow Emperor's Cure" is a fascinating tale of a man’s journey to discover a cure for his father’s deadly illness, and his encounter with the mystical woman he finds in China. Kunal Basu’s writing effortlessly transports you to a time and place that is both exotic and mysterious. The story is captivating, with a rich narrative that explores themes of love, culture, myth, and medicine. If you’re looking for an engrossing read that will keep you hooked until the end, then this book is definitely 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.