The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel
The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel
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The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel By Maureen Lindley

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By Maureen Lindley

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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By Maureen Lindley

Paperback, 285 pages
Original Title: The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel: A Novel
ISBN: 0747596263 (ISBN13: 9780747596264)
Edition Language: English

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Weight 0.25 kg

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