The Golden Lotus (1901)

by Alfred Barrett

Book Overview

The Golden Lotus is a novel written by Alfred Barrett in 1901. The book is set in China during the Ming dynasty and tells the story of a wealthy merchant named Wu Sung-yan and his relationship with a beautiful courtesan named Pan Chin-lien. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, and revenge, as Wu Sung-yan becomes increasingly possessive of Pan Chin-lien and ultimately kills her after discovering her infidelity. The book is notable for its explicit...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116554332X
• ISBN13: 9781165543328
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"