The Painted VeilSet in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain in Hong Kong, she is compelled by her awakening conscience to reassess her life and learn how to love.The Painted Veil is a beautifully written affirmation of the human capacity to grow, to change, and to forgive. |
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... there's cholera ? Mr. Arbuthnot was talking about it last night . " " There's an epidemic . I believe it's the worst they've had for years . There was a medical mis- sionary there . He died of cholera three days ago . There's a French ...
... there's cholera ? Mr. Arbuthnot was talking about it last night . " " There's an epidemic . I believe it's the worst they've had for years . There was a medical mis- sionary there . He died of cholera three days ago . There's a French ...
Page 95
... there . It's not a thing I'd fancy . Of course he'll get a C.M.G. for it when he comes back . " " But me , Charlie ... there's been cholera and I haven't turned a hair . The great thing is not to eat any- thing uncooked , no raw fruit ...
... there . It's not a thing I'd fancy . Of course he'll get a C.M.G. for it when he comes back . " " But me , Charlie ... there's been cholera and I haven't turned a hair . The great thing is not to eat any- thing uncooked , no raw fruit ...
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... There are many foolish people in the world and when a man in a rather high position puts on no frills , slaps them on ... There's an able woman if you like . She has a good sound head and her advice is always worth taking . As long as ...
... There are many foolish people in the world and when a man in a rather high position puts on no frills , slaps them on ... There's an able woman if you like . She has a good sound head and her advice is always worth taking . As long as ...
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