Publisher's Synopsis
The Legend of Lai-Chow is a novel written by Annie B. Gay Gaston in 1916. The story is set in China and follows the tale of a young girl named Lai-Chow who is born into poverty but possesses a beautiful singing voice. She is discovered by a wealthy merchant who takes her under his wing and provides her with an education and the opportunity to perform for the elite of society.As Lai-Chow's fame grows, she attracts the attention of a powerful warlord who becomes obsessed with her. He kidnaps her and takes her to his fortress where she is forced to sing for him alone. Lai-Chow's lover, a young scholar, sets out to rescue her and enlists the help of a group of monks who possess magical powers.The Legend of Lai-Chow is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and the power of music. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the struggle for independence in a society dominated by men. It is a classic work of literature that has been enjoyed by readers for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
