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And the Bride Wore Red

by Lucy Gordon (2009)

About this book

Olivia Daley's travel itinerary might be unusual, but she believes the best cure for a broken heart is a radical change of scenery. Exotic, vibrant China is far enough from rainy gray England to be just that!In the hustle and bustle of Beijing, Olivia is starting a whole new adventure.... She's mesmerized by the ancient legends of love, and soon finds herself wishing she could be the bride who wore red.

Setting / LocationLondon & UK
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreAnd the Bride Wore Red Lead Character

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