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The Yellow Emperor's Cure

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Lisbon, 1898: Antonio Maria, surgeon and notorious playboy, returns home after a long absence to learn his beloved father has syphilis, the scourge of both rich and poor. Determined to find a cure, Antonio sets sail for Peking, to study under the evasive but renowned Dr. Xu. But Dr. Xu does not intend to give away his knowledge, and Antonio suddenly falls in love with his assistant, the elusive Fumi. The threat of the advancing Boxer rebellion hangs over the Summer Palace, and Antonio and Fumi must decide whether to flee together or remain in China. Kunal Basu's lush, haunting tale invites comparisons to Michael Ondaatje's best work. This superb novel conjures a man discovering the love that will force him to question everything.

Product Overview
ISBN 9780715645420
Categories Asian Literature, DH, Fiction, Group 1, Literary Fiction, New Arrivals
Author(s) Kunal Basu
Publisher Overlook Press
Pages 325
Format Paperback
Dimensions 19.9cm x 2.2cm x 12.9cm
Weight 0.25 kg