Mandarin
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert Elegant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light yellowing to pages, dust jacket has very light wear to some edges
Robert Elegant's "Mandarin" is a sweeping work of historical fiction that transports readers to 19th-century China amidst the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion. The narrative chronicles the tumultuous life of a young Englishwoman, Emily, who becomes entangled in the intricate political landscape and cultural clashes of the era. It vividly portrays the clash between East and West, detailing the corruption, intrigue, and violence that defined this pivotal period in Chinese history. The novel presents a rich tapestry of characters and events, offering a compelling look at a society in upheaval and the personal struggles within it.
Author: Robert Elegant
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light yellowing to pages, dust jacket has very light wear to some edges
Robert Elegant's "Mandarin" is a sweeping work of historical fiction that transports readers to 19th-century China amidst the Opium Wars and the Taiping Rebellion. The narrative chronicles the tumultuous life of a young Englishwoman, Emily, who becomes entangled in the intricate political landscape and cultural clashes of the era. It vividly portrays the clash between East and West, detailing the corruption, intrigue, and violence that defined this pivotal period in Chinese history. The novel presents a rich tapestry of characters and events, offering a compelling look at a society in upheaval and the personal struggles within it.