Flower Of The Peach (1911) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120621047 : 1120621046 : 21 Nov 2009 : ""Flower of the Peach"" is a novel written by Perceval Gibbon and first published in 1911. Set in China, the story follows the life of a young Englishman named John Manning who travels to the country to work as a journalist. Manning falls in love with a beautiful Chinese woman named Lotus Flower, who is known as the ""Flower of the Peach"" due to her delicate beauty. However, their love is complicated by the cultural differences between them and the disapproval of Lotus Flower's family. As Manning becomes more involved in Chinese society, he becomes embroiled in political intrigue and must navigate the dangerous world of Chinese politics to protect himself and his beloved. The novel explores themes of love, cultural clashes, and the struggle for power in a rapidly changing China. With vivid descriptions of Chinese culture and society, ""Flower of the Peach"" is a compelling historical novel t