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A novel by American Nobel laureate Pearl S. Buck, set in the 19th century Chinese city of Kaifeng, known for its Jewish community. The story follows Peony, a young Chinese maid in the home of the prominent Jewish family of Ezra ben Israel.
At thirty-seven years old, Cathy Alter is still treading a path paved with bad decisions, junk food, unpaid bills and too many unsuitable men.
In this novel, the author talks about how to learn to live when you think life is over, and more than anything, she talks about hope.
With lyrical descriptions of the magical landscapes of Africa at the beginning of the twentieth century, Paula McLain skilfully weaves a story about the extraordinary endeavors of a woman who lived ahead of her time.