The Ginger Tree
The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd, published by HarperPerennial in 1991, is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of Mary Mackenzie, a young Scotswoman who embarks on a journey to China in 1903 to marry her betrothed. Upon her arrival in Peking, she becomes embroiled in an affair with a Japanese nobleman, which leads to her ostracization from the British community and separation from her daughter. The narrative spans over forty years, depicting her struggles and resilience amidst significant historical events.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of experiences as Mary navigates her new life in Asia, confronting the challenges posed by two world wars and the devastating Tokyo earthquake of 1923. The novel explores themes of survival and the complexities of love and loss against a backdrop of historical upheaval. With 294 pages, this first edition is presented in English, offering a detailed account of a woman’s journey through tumultuous times and her quest for identity and belonging.
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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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