China Sky
China Sky by Pearl S. Buck, published by Pathfinder Books on December 12, 2023, is a historical romance set against the backdrop of World War II in China. This edition spans 202 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Dr. Gray Thompson, an American missionary doctor, as he navigates the complexities of love and duty while working in a hospital he established in a small village. As Japanese forces draw near, Gray’s return from America with his new wife, Louise, complicates his relationship with Dr. Sara Durand, who harbors feelings for him.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as the story unfolds amidst the turmoil of war. The plot highlights the challenges faced by the characters, including the bombing of the village and the efforts to protect the hospital. Key themes include romance and military conflict, as Dr. Thompson aids local residents and an insurgent leader while confronting the realities of war. This edition of China Sky offers a glimpse into the historical context of the 20th century, making it a significant addition to Buck’s body of work.
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China Sky, first published in 1941, is a romance by Pearl S. Buck set in war-time China. Dr. Gray Thompson, an American missionary doctor, works alongside Dr. Sara Durand in a hospital he has built in a small Chinese village, as Japanese forces approach. When Gray returns from a visit to America a trip, he shocks Sara (who is in love with him) by introducing his new socialite wife, Louise. In the midst of bombing attacks on the village, Dr. Thompson continues to help the local residents, and especially the insurgent leader Chen-Ta. To protect the hospital, a high-ranking Japanese prisoner gets a message to the Japanese commander which stops the bombing but, eventually, Japanese paratroopers land in the village, and fierce fighting ensues. China Sky was also the subject of a 1945 movie of the same name.
Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938 and was the author of numerous novels, short-stories and works of non-fiction.
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