The Russian Concubine
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Given to me specifically for bookcrossing. From the back of the book:0)
1928. Exiled from Russia after the Bolshevik Revolution, the beautiful and fiery Lydia and her aristocratic mother, Valentina, have taken refuge in Junchow, China. With destitution looming, Lydia realises that she must use her wits to survive and resorts to stealing.
When a valuable ruby necklace goes missing, Chang An Lo, a handsome Chinese youth who is under threat from troops hunting down Communists, saves her from certain death.
Thrust into clashes with the savage triads of Junchow and the strictures of the while colonial settlement, Lydia and Chang fall in love and are swept up in a fierce fight against prejudice and shame. Forced to face opium-running, betrayal and kidnap, their compelling attraction to each other is tested to the limits....
1928. Exiled from Russia after the Bolshevik Revolution, the beautiful and fiery Lydia and her aristocratic mother, Valentina, have taken refuge in Junchow, China. With destitution looming, Lydia realises that she must use her wits to survive and resorts to stealing.
When a valuable ruby necklace goes missing, Chang An Lo, a handsome Chinese youth who is under threat from troops hunting down Communists, saves her from certain death.
Thrust into clashes with the savage triads of Junchow and the strictures of the while colonial settlement, Lydia and Chang fall in love and are swept up in a fierce fight against prejudice and shame. Forced to face opium-running, betrayal and kidnap, their compelling attraction to each other is tested to the limits....
Journal Entry 2 by jillbe at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Released 16 yrs ago (4/16/2008 UTC) at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Sending onto marie-therese, BCUK May Birthday Exchange, enjoy:0)
Sending onto marie-therese, BCUK May Birthday Exchange, enjoy:0)
Journal Entry 3 by marie-therese from Kirkintilloch, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, May 1, 2008
Thanks so much jillbe this looks like a great read and something I'll enjoy :o)
Journal Entry 4 by marie-therese from Kirkintilloch, Scotland United Kingdom on Monday, May 19, 2008
Wow I loved this book!!! Thanks so much for introducing me to it jillbe :o) It was just the perfect mix of history, culture and romance. I was entranced by the love scenes between Lydia and Chang An Lo...the best book I've read in a while and I've read a few good ones lately. Thanks again!
