A Many-Splendored Thing

Set against the backdrop of post-war Hong Kong, this poignant narrative explores the complexities of love and cultural identity. The story follows Han Suyin, a Eurasian doctor, as she navigates her professional and personal life amidst the political tensions and social upheavals of the time. Her romance with Mark Elliott, a British war correspondent, unfolds with both tenderness and turmoil, reflecting the broader conflicts of East and West. Through vivid descriptions and emotional depth, the book captures the essence of a city in transition and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.

Published 1952

Binding of book is slightly loose. Slight foxing, tears, fraying of edges, and annotations in pencil on front cover. Some foxing, tears, sticker or tape shadows, fraying of edges, and stains on back cover. Some foxing and a tear at the bottom of the spine, with some fading. Moderate tanning and slight foxing on top edge, with spots of mold. Some tanning and moderate foxing on fore edge. Moderate tanning and some foxing on bottom edge, with spots of mold. Some foxing and scribbled writing in pencil on endpapers. Slight foxing and annotations on certain pages.

Condition: Well Read