Jade King: History of a Chinese Muslim family (Chinese Edition)

The book starts with a poor but talented jade craftsman surnamed Liang, who has but one regret in life-he has no son and heir to carry on the family business. One day, a venerable old Muslim on his way to Mecca and accompanied by his young disciple appears at Liang's door to ask for sustenance. Entranced by Liang's exquisite jade work and his two beautiful daughters, the disciple begs to be allowed to stay. The fate of the Liang family is changed forever. It tells the story of three generations in a Chinese Muslim family thtough the turbulent years the Japanese Invasion to the present day. The theme of this tragic novel are the four sad love stories of father, son, aunt and daughter, all being victims of prejudice and fate.