The Forbidden Orchid

In 1861, Elodie Buchanan, the eldest of ten sisters in a small English town, must embark on an extraordinary journey to save her family from ruin when her father, a plant hunter, fails to secure a rare orchid. Determined to avert disaster, she convinces him to return to China with her, stepping far beyond her sheltered life. As they navigate the adventures aboard the tea clipper The Osprey and explore the wonders of China, Elodie discovers a world filled with new experiences and challenges that change her perception of herself and her place in society.