The Scholar's Blade

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Set against the backdrop of the Taiping Rebellion in 1860 China, the narrative follows Mark Falchion, a scholar and swordsman, as well as Meng, a vengeful warrior, and Mei, a skilled archer and former slave. Their lives intertwine amid the chaos of a brutal civil war, particularly during the pivotal battle for Sungkiang, a strategic town leading to Shanghai. The story explores themes of warfare, betrayal, and forbidden love, offering a gripping portrayal of personal and historical struggles during this tumultuous period.