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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.
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The Secret Mandarin
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ISBN: 9781847561893
Authors:
Sara Sheridan
Publisher: Avon
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.53
(rated by 888 readers)
Description
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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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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