Silk
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Book Description
France, 1861. When an epidemic threatens to wipe out the silk trade in France, Herve Joncour, a young silk breeder, has to travel overland to distant Japan, out of bounds to foreigners, to smuggle out healthy silkworms. In the course of his secret negotiations with the local baron, Joncour's attention is arrested by the man's concubine, a girl who does not have oriental eyes. Although they are una... More
Book Information
Publisher | Vintage Books |
Binding | Paperback (12 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 70 |
ISBN-10 | 0099448831 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0099448839 |
Publication Date | 02/13/1997 |
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