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Seta by Alessandro Baricco · Booklabria

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First published: 1920
Editions: 49 in 10 languages

Synopsis

France, 1861. When an epidemic threatens to wipe out the silk trade in France, silkworm breeder Herve Joncour has to travel overland to distant Japan, out of bounds to foreigners, to smuggle out healthy silkworms. In the course of his secret negotiations with the local baron, Joncour's attention is arrested by the man's concubine, a girl who does not have oriental eyes. Although they are unable to exchange so much as a word, love blossoms between them.

Subjects: History
Romance
Romance, Historical
Social life and customs
Manners and customs
Travel
Set in: France
Japan
Francia
Frankreich
Time: 19th Century; Siglo XX; Siglo XIX; 1600-1868

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49 in 10 languages

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English13 German10 Spanish8 French6 All 10 languages

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