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The Concubine of Shanghai

by Hong Ying
RM32.54 MYR RM17.92 MYR 45% off
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Scandal and power in early 20th-century Shanghai.

"The Concubine of Shanghai" offers a riveting journey into Shanghai's past, melding sensuality with raw ambition in the underbelly of society. As you weave through Cassia's tumultuous ascent from a humble brothel to the heights of Triad leadership, you'll find this narrative irresistible if you're drawn to tales of survival, power dynamics, and historical intrigue, all set against the backdrop of a China on the cusp of monumental change.

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The Concubine of Shanghai

by Hong Ying
RM32.54 MYR RM17.92 MYR 45% off
ISBN: 9780714531809
Authors: Hong Ying
Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers
Date of Publication: 2008-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Asia, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Romance, Asia, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.31
(rated by 371 readers)

Description

Sold by her aunt in 1907 as a maid to a brothel, 16-year-old Cassia is plucked from the ranks of servant girl by a client, Power Chang, the boss of the fearsome Shanghai Triad. In spite of her large feet and pendulous breasts, both unbound, she becomes his favourite mistress and enjoys her first passionate encounters.
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Scandal and power in early 20th-century Shanghai.

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