In 1903, a young Scotswoman named Mary Mackenzie sets sail for China to marry her betrothed, a military attachÉ in Peking. But soon after her arrival, Mary falls into an adulterous affair with a young Japanese nobleman, scandalizing the British community. Casting her out of the European community, her compatriots tear her away from her small daughter. A woman abandoned and alone, Mary learns to survive over forty tumultuous years in Asia, including two world wars and the cataclysmic Tokyo earthquake of 1923.
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Oswald Wynd, writing under the pseudonym Gavin Black, was a Scottish author celebrated for his compelling thrillers and evocative novel set in Japan. His works often draw upon his extensive experience and understanding of the Far East, cultivated during his youth and wartime captivity. Wynd skillfully explores the intricacies of human relationships and cultural encounters, offering readers an engaging perspective on diverse worlds. His distinctive literary style is lauded for its depth and ability to immerse the audience in his narratives.



- 1977