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The Mandarin’s Daughter

The Mandarin’s Daughter

Samuel Mossman

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104498979
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The Mandarin’s Daughter is a historical novel written by Samuel Mossman and published in 1876. The story is set during the Great Taiping Rebellion in China, which lasted from 1850 to 1864. The protagonist is a young woman named Ming-Yuen, the daughter of a high-ranking Mandarin who is loyal to the Qing Dynasty. Ming-Yuen is torn between her loyalty to her father and her love for a British officer named Charles Gordon, who is leading the Ever-Victorious Army against the rebels.As the rebellion intensifies, Ming-Yuen’s father is forced to flee for his life, leaving his daughter behind. Ming-Yuen is captured by the rebels and taken to their stronghold, where she is forced to endure many hardships. Meanwhile, Charles Gordon continues to fight against the rebels, with the help of his Chinese allies.Despite the dangers and obstacles they face, Ming-Yuen and Charles Gordon remain deeply in love. However, their love is put to the test when Ming-Yuen is forced to make a difficult choice between her loyalty to her family and her love for Charles.The Mandarin’s Daughter is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and courage set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in Chinese history. Mossman’s vivid descriptions of the battles, the landscape, and the culture of China make this book a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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