by David Yagüe · Roca Editorial · tapa dura · ISBN 9788499187150
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China, 1900. In a context of tension and threat of war, a secret society known as the Boxers plans to eliminate all foreigners from the region, in the face of the inaction of the Manchu court and the incredulity of the Western powers. In Beijing, a Spanish veteran of the Philippine War and the son of an English merchant find themselves embroiled in a mysterious antique theft. Meanwhile, a British missionary couple faces the horror of war in a remote village, and a disgraced Chinese mandarin must accept an impossible mission in the service of his enemies of the imperial court, along with a terrifying boxer with a deformed face.
The destinies of these characters intertwine in an exciting story of adventure, loyalty, ambition, love and betrayal, in the summer of 1900, a period in which the whole world held its breath with its eyes set on China. A thrilling novel that immerses the reader in a crucial moment in Chinese history, combining intrigue, action and unforgettable characters.
