The Vermilion Pencil: A Romance of China

By Homer Lea

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst the lush landscapes of China, fate brings together those from vastly different worlds, setting the stage for a clash of desires and ambitions.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2017-06-20

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Summary

"The Vermilion Pencil: A Romance of China" by Homer Lea is a book set in a vividly depicted early 20th century China, and it weaves a story of intertwined destinies amid a rich cultural backdrop and a brewing conflict. A typhoon foreshadows the upheaval to come, leading to the Valley of the Fountain, where a tea farmer's spirited daughter attracts the attention of a mandarin who craves her unique abilities. The story introduces two priests from the French Mission in Yingching, emphasizing that everyone plays a crucial role in the complex unfolding events. The book promises a journey filled with romance, internal turmoil, and power struggles as individuals grapple with their deepest desires.