02250cam a22003253u 4500 68461 UtSlPG 20260610134600.0 m cr n 260607r20221925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude), 1880-1947 The shadow of the East. Finnish Entisyyden varjo Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-05 Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen "Entisyyden varjo" by E. M. Hull is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Yokohama, Japan, where the wealthy American businessman Jermyn Atherton is conversing with his friend Barry Craven aboard a luxurious yacht illuminated by a full moon. The narrative hints at the complexities of relationships and personal struggles, particularly involving Jermyn's sudden departure from his wife, Nina, and Barry's deeper ties to Japan, setting up a backdrop of Western intrigue and Eastern allure. The opening of the book introduces a serene yet vibrant night in Yokohama, where Jermyn Atherton and Barry Craven engage in conversation on the deck of a yacht. They discuss Jermyn's impulsive decision to escape his hectic life and the misunderstandings with his wife, as well as Barry's experiences and local relationships. The atmosphere becomes more intricate as Barry's connection to Japan and hints of a romantic past begin to surface, particularly with reference to a girl named O Hara San. As their discussion continues, themes of love, cultural differences, and personal identity are established, especially as Barry grapples with his feelings for O Hara San, creating a tantalizing tension in the storyline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1925 Orient -- Fiction Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68461 109268 109268