The River Dragon's Bride (1922)

By Lena Leonard Fisher

Book Overview

The River Dragon's Bride is a novel written by Lena Leonard Fisher and published in 1922. The story is set in China during the early 20th century and revolves around a young American woman named Mary Harding. Mary travels to China to marry her fianc�����, a missionary named John, but when she arrives, she finds that he has been killed by bandits. Desperate and alone, Mary is taken in by a wealthy Chinese family who live near the river. The family is headed by a mysterious and powerful man known as the River Dragon, who is feared and respected by all who live in the area. Despite his reputation, Mary finds herself drawn to the River Dragon and begins to uncover the secrets of his past.As Mary becomes more involved in the River Dragon's world, she discovers a plot to overthrow the Chinese government and must decide where her loyalties lie. Along the way, she also finds herself falling in love with the River Dragon, despite the cultural and societal barriers between them.The River Dragon's Bride is a captivating tale of love, adventure, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing China. Fisher's vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of the country make the story come alive, and the characters are complex and engaging. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, romance, or Chinese culture.Being Some Story Beads Gathered In South China And Strung On A Thread Of Memory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054887994X
• ISBN13: 9780548879948
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"