Peking

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of China’s Communist revolution, this sweeping novel follows young English missionary Jakob Kellner as he navigates a tumultuous landscape of civil war, famine, and evolving political ideals. His journey becomes intertwined with that of Mei-ling, a passionate revolutionary, challenging his faith and beliefs amid a rapidly changing country. Through the author’s detailed narration of China’s complex history, readers gain a vivid portrait of a nation marked by both extraordinary beauty and profound upheaval.