The Door Of The Double Dragon is a novel set in China, written by Hector Blanding and published in 1920. The story is a romantic tale that spans two eras of Chinese history, the past and the present. The book follows the life of a young American woman, Mary Hastings, who travels to China to visit her father, a diplomat stationed in Beijing. While in China, Mary becomes fascinated with the country's culture and history, and she becomes drawn into a complex web of intrigue and romance.The novel is divided into two parts, with ...
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The Door Of The Double Dragon is a novel set in China, written by Hector Blanding and published in 1920. The story is a romantic tale that spans two eras of Chinese history, the past and the present. The book follows the life of a young American woman, Mary Hastings, who travels to China to visit her father, a diplomat stationed in Beijing. While in China, Mary becomes fascinated with the country's culture and history, and she becomes drawn into a complex web of intrigue and romance.The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part set in the past, during the reign of the Qing Dynasty. The story follows the life of a young Chinese woman named Lotus Flower, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Lotus Flower falls in love with a young scholar named Li Po, but their relationship is threatened by political upheaval and the rise of the Boxer Rebellion.The second part of the novel is set in the present day, during the early 20th century. Mary Hastings becomes involved in a mystery surrounding a secret society known as the Double Dragon, which is linked to the events of the past. Mary's investigation leads her to uncover a web of deceit and betrayal, as well as a surprising connection to her own family history.Overall, The Door Of The Double Dragon is a captivating tale of love, intrigue, and adventure set against the backdrop of China's rich history and culture. The novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in China during two different eras and explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the enduring power of love.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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