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Lost in Liyun

By Justin Wolfe

Lost in Liyun

By Justin Wolfe

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When American professor Fred Marks steps off the train in Jinan, China, he thinks he is ready. Ready for a new beginning. Ready for a new job. Ready for a new life. But nothing prepared him for the heat, the confusion, or the isolation of starting over in a foreign country.Lost in crowded hallways and unfamiliar city streets, Fred struggles with language barriers, cultural expectations, and the fear that he will never fit in. His days become a blur of quiet classrooms, awkward faculty banquets, and long nights spent staring out a window at a city that feels close yet unreachable.Then he meets Feng Liyun. She is assigned to help him with translation and campus life. What begins as a simple professional arrangement slowly becomes something deeper. Their connection develops with a slow burn intensity that neither of them fully understands.Through her guidance, Fred is drawn into festivals, markets, mountain hikes, and the living rhythms of China. The more he learns, the more he must confront the truths he has avoided for years. Their bond grows stronger, but every step forward blurs the line between personal and professional, and between desire and responsibility.Lost in Liyun is a richly written and emotionally intimate novel that explores identity, belonging, and the complicated ways people connect across cultures. It is perfect for readers who love character driven fiction, cross cultural stories, slow burn tension, and beautifully observed writing.Perfect for fans of Normal People, Call Me by Your Name, and A Gentleman in Moscow.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
260
Release Date:
2025-12-11
Publication Date:
2025-12-11
Publisher:
Jade Silk Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798232840167
Weight:
371 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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