Dec 7, 2024
Her Lotus Year
by Paul French
Pub Date: Nov 12 2024
A 2 star review
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Paul French for providing thid advance reader copy of the book. In return I'm providing my honest review.
An almost textbook stroll through the 1920's China socio-economic landscape. When the author states little is known about Wallis Simpsons time there he really means it. Her movement through the country is a timetable without any meat on the bone. The Duchess of Windsor being in China during this time is a convenient addition without adding much to the plot. I was not entertained and didn't enjoy being led to believe I would read about a woman and instead getting a history lesson.