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The English Concubine

- Passion and Power in 1860s Singapore

About The English Concubine

In the fourth and final volume of the The Straits Quartet, Charlotte Macleod is the English concubine. Her love affair with Zhen, wealthy Chinese merchant, is an open scandal to both the English and the Chinese communities. Singapore in 1860 is a vice-ridden town filled 'with the dregs of humanity from two continents.'

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9789814423625
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 320
  • Published:
  • March 30, 2016
  • Dimensions:
  • 130x200x24 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 310 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of The English Concubine

In the fourth and final volume of the The Straits Quartet, Charlotte Macleod is the English concubine. Her love affair with Zhen, wealthy Chinese merchant, is an open scandal to both the English and the Chinese communities. Singapore in 1860 is a vice-ridden town filled 'with the dregs of humanity from two continents.'

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