Carole O. (gatorgumbogirl) reviewed on + 28 more book reviews
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This is a book that stays with you for a long time, not because it is a page turner, which it is not, but because it seems such a realistic tale of a young european woman living in the mysterious east in a time when women were particularly vulnerable without family at hand.
A very proper young woman travels to Asia to marry a man based there in diplomatic service. She barely knows him yet travels many miles to wed and to take her place as a proper married woman. While Mary remains a proper woman throughout her life in Asia, her life does not unfold the way she imagines it will. Hers is a tale of romance, courage, strength, fortitude and with an amazing ability to adapt and carve a good life for herself. When I think of this book, I am moved by her strength to re-create herself over and over.
A very proper young woman travels to Asia to marry a man based there in diplomatic service. She barely knows him yet travels many miles to wed and to take her place as a proper married woman. While Mary remains a proper woman throughout her life in Asia, her life does not unfold the way she imagines it will. Hers is a tale of romance, courage, strength, fortitude and with an amazing ability to adapt and carve a good life for herself. When I think of this book, I am moved by her strength to re-create herself over and over.
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