The Palest Ink
Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters
- By: Kay Bratt
- Narrated by: Will Damron
- Length: 12 hours 14 minutes
Description
A sheltered son from an intellectual family in Shanghai, Benfu spends 1966 anticipating a promising violinist career and an arranged marriage. On the other side of town lives Pony Boy, a member of a lower-class family—but Benfu’s best friend all the same. Their futures look different but guaranteed…until they’re faced with a perilous opportunity to leave a mark on history.
At the announcement of China’s Cultural Revolution, Chairman Mao’s Red Guard members begin their assault, leaving innocent victims in their wake as they surge across the country. With political turmoil at their door, both Benfu and Pony Boy must face heart-wrenching decisions regarding family, friendship, courage, and loyalty to their country during one of the most chaotic periods in history.
The prequel to the beloved Tales of the Scavenger’s Daughters series, The Palest Ink depicts Benfu’s coming-of-age during the tumultuous years of the Cultural Revolution.
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Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters Series
The Scavenger's Daughters
By: Kay Bratt
Narrated by: Will Damron
Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
Abridged: No
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Tangled Vines
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Narrated by: Kate Rudd
Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
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By: Kay Bratt
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Length: 9 hours 37 minutes
Abridged: No
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Narrated by: Kate Rudd
Length: 7 hours 57 minutes
Abridged: No
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The Palest Ink
By: Kay Bratt
Narrated by: Will Damron
Length: 12 hours 14 minutes
Abridged: No
A sheltered son from an intellectual family in Shanghai, Benfu spends 1966 anticipating a promising violinist career and an arranged marriage. On the other side of town lives Pony Boy, a member of a lower-class family—but Benfu’s best friend all the same. Their futures look different but guaranteed…until they’re faced with a perilous opportunity...
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