Robert Hart arrives in China in 1854, and his love for a concubine almost destroys him. Soon, he becomes the only foreigner the Emperor "Packed cover to cover with intriguing characters and plot, a must read for history fans and a fine addition to any collection on the genre. " Midwest Book Review
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