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Author:
Hantover, Jeffrey.
Title:
The jewel trader of Pegu / Jeffrey Hantover.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
William Morrow,
Copyright Date:
c2008
Description:
227 p. : map ; 22 cm.
Subject:
Jews--Venice--Venice--History--16th century--Fiction.
Merchants--Fiction.
Precious stones--Fiction.
Pegu (Burma)--Social life and customs--16th century--Fiction.
Epistolary fiction.
Love stories.
Summary:
Leaving behind a safe existence for the promises of a lush Burmese kingdom, sixteenth century Jewish jewel trader Abraham learns that he is expected to participate in a native sexual ritual in order for his business to succeed, a requirement that tests his moral beliefs.
ISBN:
0061252700
9780061252709
LCCN:
2007029079
Locations:
MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)
LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

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