A naive American missionary, Megan, arrives in Shanghai to marry a fellow missionary, only to find him delayed in rescuing orphans from a burning orphanage. Separated in the chaos, Megan is saved by General Yen and taken to his palace. Despite being accused of betrayal, Megan wins the General's mercy and earns his admiration. As she gets to know him, Megan is torn between her initial resistance to the General's advances and her growing feelings for him. Eventually, she decides to stay with him, realizing that sometimes wisdom is necessary to do good.
The Bitter Tea of General Yen
In this epic romance, a powerful Chinese warlord and a devoted Christian missionary find themselves torn between their duty and their passion for each other.
