Forbidden City is a historical fiction novel written by Muriel Molland Jernigan. The story is set in the early 1900s in China, during the time when the country was undergoing a period of great change and turmoil. The novel follows the journey of a young American girl named Alex, who travels to China with her father, a diplomat working for the US government. Alex is fascinated by the exotic and mysterious world of China, but soon realizes that life in the Forbidden City is not as glamorous as she had imagined. She discovers ...
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Forbidden City is a historical fiction novel written by Muriel Molland Jernigan. The story is set in the early 1900s in China, during the time when the country was undergoing a period of great change and turmoil. The novel follows the journey of a young American girl named Alex, who travels to China with her father, a diplomat working for the US government. Alex is fascinated by the exotic and mysterious world of China, but soon realizes that life in the Forbidden City is not as glamorous as she had imagined. She discovers the harsh realities of life in a country struggling to find its place in the modern world, and becomes caught up in the political intrigue and power struggles of the ruling elite. As Alex learns more about the culture and history of China, she begins to question her own beliefs and values. She becomes friends with a young Chinese girl named Lotus, who opens her eyes to the struggles of the Chinese people and the injustices they face. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about a mysterious illness that is plaguing the city. Forbidden City is a captivating and well-researched novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of China during a pivotal moment in its history. It is a story of adventure, friendship, and the struggle for justice and freedom in a world where power and privilege often come at a great cost.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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