In his preface, the anonymous author of Courtesans and Opium describes his book as an act of penance for thirty years...... more

First published anonymously in 1804--its author remains unknown--Mirage is set in Guangzhou (Canton), some decades...... more

The young son of the Chinese traders association head, who dealt with foreign merchants in the port... more

In his preface, the anonymous author of Courtesans and Opium describes his book as an act of penance for thirty years...... more