The Lady Elect

The Lady Elect: A Chinese Romance is a novel written by Norman Hinsdale Pitman in 1913. The story is set in China and revolves around the life of a young girl named Lady Yun. She is the daughter of a wealthy Chinese family and is known for her beauty and intelligence. Lady Yun is also known for her strong will and determination to live life on her own terms.The novel begins with Lady Yun being forced into an arranged marriage with a man she does not love. However, she soon falls in love with a young scholar named Chang Tao. The two of them embark on a passionate love affair, but their happiness is short-lived as they are soon torn apart by war and political unrest.Lady Yun is forced to flee her home and seek refuge in a Buddhist temple. There, she meets a wise monk who teaches her about the true meaning of love and selflessness. Lady Yun learns to let go of her own desires and embrace a life of service to others.The Lady Elect: A Chinese Romance is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for personal freedom. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.