She, Lao
Mr Ma and Son
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241579558
- author:
- She, Lao
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comedy-of-manners set against the vibrant backdrop of 1920s London, Mr Ma and Son tells the story of a Chinese father and son's experiences as they navigate their new life in England.
As they run an antiques shop near St Paul's Cathedral, Mr Ma and his son Ma Wei face challenges such as financial struggles, misunderstandings with locals, and cultural clashes. Despite these obstacles, can understanding and love blossom between them?
This moving story delicately portrays the dreams and disappointments of those seeking a new life in a distant land, offering a unique perspective on the Chinese immigrant experience.
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