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The Porcelain Moon
- A Novel of France, the Great War, and Forbidden Love
- Narrated by: Katharine Chin, Saskia Maarleveld, James Chen
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
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Publisher's Summary
France, 1918. In the final days of the First World War, Pauline Deng runs away from her uncle’s home in Paris to evade a marriage being arranged for her in Shanghai. To prevent the union, she needs the help of her cousin Theo, who is working in the French countryside as a translator for the Chinese Labour Corps.
In the town of Noyelles-sur-Mer, Camille Roussel is planning her escape from an abusive marriage and seeking to end a love affair that can no longer continue. Camille offers Pauline a room in her house, and the two women become friends. But before long, Pauline uncovers a perilous secret that Camille has been hiding from her. As their dangerous situation escalates, the two women are forced to make a terrible decision that will bind them together for the rest of their lives.
Set against the little-known history of the 140,000 Chinese workers who were brought to Europe as non-combatant labour during WWI, The Porcelain Moon is a tale of forbidden love, identity and belonging, and what we are willing to risk for freedom.
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- KJAB
- 2024-02-26
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I enjoyed the story and learning about the history of the Chinese contributions during WWI
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- 2023-03-18
Historical Fiction at its Best
The story fascinated me as history was revealed through the interesting characters. The plot flowed through the narrative and provided a satisfying ending without being overcome by cloying romance. I loved the book for its ability to entertain and educate.
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