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Peony

A Novel of China

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Peony

Written by: Pearl S. Buck
Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
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Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid - an awkward role in which she is more a servant, but less a daughter. As she grows into a lovely, provocative young woman, Peony falls in love with the family's only son. However, tradition forbids them to wed. How she resolves her love for him and her devotion to her adoptive family unfolds in this profound tale, based on true events in China over a century ago.

©1948 Pearl S Buck (P)2011 Oasis Classics Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction
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I'm a huge fan of Pearl Buck. Her writing is exceptional—rich in characterization and deeply humane. What I admire most is her remarkable ability to understand the culture and social fabric that shape her stories. She weaves history, tradition, and human emotion together with extraordinary empathy, sensitivity, and insight. Peony was a truly beautiful read, leaving a lasting impression with its nuanced characters and profound exploration of identity, love, and belonging. I absolutely loved it.

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