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The Examination

by Malcolm Bosse

A journey through fifteenth-century China

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A journey through fifteenth-century China

Set amid famine, flooding, and piracy in fifteenth-century China, the novel follows brothers Hong and Chen on a journey shaped by different paths: Chen is pursuing a scholar’s calling, while Hong becomes involved with the secret society known as the White Lotus. Jealous rivals add another source of conflict to their travels. The premise brings historical hardship together with sibling ties, scholarly ambition, and secret-society intrigue.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in historical fiction set in China.
  • Readers drawn to stories about siblings pursuing different paths.
  • Those interested in historical adventures involving a secret society.

Themes

Sibling relationshipsScholarly ambitionHistorical hardshipSecret societiesRivalry

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Book overview

Fifteen-year-old Hong and his older brother Chen face famine, flood, pirates, and jealous rivals on their journey through fifteenth century China as Chen pursues his calling as a scholar and Hong becomes involved with a secret society known as the White Lotus.

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