The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel - Softcover

Lindley, Maureen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1596917032 ISBN 13: 9781596917033

Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA, 2009

Synopsis

An electrifying epic, based on the incredible true story of a Chinese princess turned spy.

Peking, 1914. When the eight-year-old princess Eastern Jewel is caught spying on her father’s liaison with a servant girl, she is banished from the palace, sent to live with a powerful family in Japan. Renamed Yoshiko Kawashima, she quickly falls in love with her adoptive country, where she earns a scandalous reputation, taking fencing lessons, smoking opium, and entertaining numerous lovers. Sent to Mongolia to become an obedient wife, Yoshiko mounts a daring escape and eventually finds her way back to Peking high society—this time with orders from the Japanese secret service.

Based on the true story of a rebellious woman who earned a controversial place in history, The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel is a vibrant reimagining of a thrilling life—a rich historical epic of palace intrigue, sexual manipulation, and international espionage.

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Review:

'Riveting - Maureen Lindley brings Eastern Jewel and her world vividly to life with a wealth of fascinating details in this captivating novel' Jung Chang, author of Wild Swans 'A breathtaking account of a ruthless and beautiful princess who betrayed her heritage to spy for the Japanese' Adeline Yen Mah, author of FALLING LEAVES

About the Author:

Born in England and raised in Scotland, Maureen Lindley has worked as a photographer, antique dealer, and dress designer, and trained as a psychotherapist. She lives in the Wye valley on the Welsh borders with her husband and daughter. This is her first novel.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1596917032
• ISBN 13: 9781596917033
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288