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312 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
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Language: English
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In 1903, a young Scotswoman named Mary Mackenzie sets sail for China to marry her betrothed, a military attaché in Peking. But soon after her arrival, Mary falls into an adulterous affair with a young Japanese nobleman, scandalizing the British co...
Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
emotional 71%
adventurous 35%
informative 35%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 28%
dark 21%
hopeful 21%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
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312 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1903, a young Scotswoman named Mary Mackenzie sets sail for China to marry her betrothed, a military attaché in Peking. But soon after her arrival, Mary falls into an adulterous affair with a young Japanese nobleman, scandalizing the British co...
Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
emotional 71%
adventurous 35%
informative 35%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
tense 28%
dark 21%
hopeful 21%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.