Edward Popple, a 17th-century British scientist, and his daughter Rosamund are marooned on a Far Eastern island. Eventually they are joined by two Chinese fugitives from the just-deposed Ming dynasty. In this novel, Jose explores the clash of widely divergent cultures using the 17th-century's confluence of sciences, politics, religion, and societal mores. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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