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Follow Jason Brandt and Black Jade as they journey from Shanghai to Post-Civil War America. Explore a changing world of political tension, historical icons, and the personal quest to bridge two vastly different cultures.
Beyond the Heavenly Kingdom is the sweeping sequel to Tienkuo: The Heavenly Kingdom. The story follows Jason Brandt—a Shanghai-based American journalist—and his wife, Black Jade, as they depart China to explore the land of Jason’s birth. Set in the 1870s, the novel serves as both a gripping travelogue and a deep dive into the complex evolution of Sino-American relations and the growing anti-Chinese sentiment which culminates in the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
“What I like about Li Bo’s writing is how it tells a wonderful story that draws the reader in and, at the same time, it teaches his audience about history and culture.” — San Francisco Review of Books
“Li Bo ably weaves together a captivating tale of drama and intrigue against the backdrop of increasingly tense Sino-American relations.” — Jeannine Chandler, Ph.D.
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