Peony / Pearl S. Buck.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 1559213388
- ISBN: 9781559213387
- Physical Description: 339 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Kingston, R.I. : Moyer Bell, 2008.
- Copyright: ©1948
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 336).
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- Subject:
- Jews > History > 19th century > Fiction.
- Genre:
- Jewish fiction.
Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Branch Library | FIC BUCK (Text) | 36015000829529 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
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.
