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Mandarin

by Robert S. Elegant
Mandarin - Thryft
Mandarin - Thryft

Jewish families navigate turbulent Chinese history.”

"Mandarin is a great read for those interested in historical fiction and the intersection of different cultures. The novel intimately captures the lives of two Jewish merchant families, offering a unique perspective on the tumultuous times in Chinese history. From the destruction of Peking's Imperial City to the reign of courtesan Yenehela, the book weaves together a fascinating account of the intersections of culture and politics. The author Robert S. Elegant does an excellent job of capturing the complicated, often tense relationships between the European and Chinese communities in China during this time period."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Mandarin

by Robert S. Elegant
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ISBN: 9780722132753
Authors: Robert S. Elegant
Publisher: Sphere Books Limited
Date of Publication: 1984-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 95 readers)

Description

From the Taiping Rebellion to the torching of the Imperial palaces by Western hordesAt the heart of this passionate saga of 19th century China are the love stories of two extraordinary women swept into the flames of war...FRONAH --Daughter of a rich Jewish-Chinese merchant, she rebelled against her heritage and plunged into the sinful, dangerous pleasures of European Shanghai...YENEHALA --Out of thousands of the Emperor's concubines, she alone would bear him a son, heir to China's vast fortunes -- and its bloody intrigues. Out of the smoking ruins of war, she alone would lead her beloved China to a glorious new destiny...Completing the trilogy begun in "Dynasty" and "Manchu", this family saga unfolds as an epic tale of love, war and ambition.
 

Jewish families navigate turbulent Chinese history.”

"Mandarin is a great read for those interested in historical fiction and the intersection of different cultures. The novel intimately captures the lives of two Jewish merchant families, offering a unique perspective on the tumultuous times in Chinese history. From the destruction of Peking's Imperial City to the reign of courtesan Yenehela, the book weaves together a fascinating account of the intersections of culture and politics. The author Robert S. Elegant does an excellent job of capturing the complicated, often tense relationships between the European and Chinese communities in China during this time period."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.