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The result is a book that feels historically authentic but narratively inert and less than satisfying. January 10 th 2017 by harperavenue an imprint of harpercollins publishers ltd. In earlytwentiethcentury shanghai, an ancient imperial dynasty collapses, a new government struggles to life and two girls are bound together in a friendship that will be. We appreciate your understanding and sorry for any inconvenience. Western residence, a dilapidated wing of a centuriesold rural estate not far from shanghai, and occasionally peeks over the wall of the courtyard at the outside world on dragon springs road.
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