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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Page 132
... wish it to be talked of . " " Why don't you ask her if it interests you ? ” smiled Kitty . " If you knew her you'd know it was impossible to ask her an indiscreet question . ' 99 " She must certainly be very remarkable if she can ...
... wish it to be talked of . " " Why don't you ask her if it interests you ? ” smiled Kitty . " If you knew her you'd know it was impossible to ask her an indiscreet question . ' 99 " She must certainly be very remarkable if she can ...
Page 159
... wish since I entered religion to be allowed to come to China , but when I saw the land grow distant I could not prevent myself from weeping . I was their Superior ; it was not a very good example I was giving my daughters . And then ...
... wish since I entered religion to be allowed to come to China , but when I saw the land grow distant I could not prevent myself from weeping . I was their Superior ; it was not a very good example I was giving my daughters . And then ...
Page 239
... wish I could give her that joy . But it cannot be and we shall wait till we can meet in paradise . " " All the same , when one thinks of those to whom one is so dear , it must be difficult not to ask oneself if one was right in cutting ...
... wish I could give her that joy . But it cannot be and we shall wait till we can meet in paradise . " " All the same , when one thinks of those to whom one is so dear , it must be difficult not to ask oneself if one was right in cutting ...
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