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Anethan, Albert d', Baroness
1860
1935
Anethan, A. d', Baroness
Anethan, Eleanora Mary Haggard, baronne d'
D'Anethan, Albert, Baroness
Haggard, Mary
Straight, Willard Dickerman
1880
1918
Straight, W. D. (Willard Dickerman)
It Happened in Japan
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"It Happened in Japan" by Baroness Albert d'Anethan is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows Pearl Nugent, a woman seeking to leave behind the shadows of her tumultuous past in England, particularly surrounding her unhappy marriage and controversial divorce. As she embarks on a new life in Japan, the narrative explores themes of love, renunciation, and the complex dynamics of societal judgment. At the start of the novel, two men, Monsieur de Güldenfeldt and Sir Ralph Nicholson, are aboard a ship heading to Japan and engage in conversation that hints at their shared knowledge of Pearl's past. Pearl, who has recently changed her name after gaining a divorce, grapples with the consequences of her decisions as she strives for a fresh start. Their encounter on the ship unfolds as a catalyst for the exploration of her character and circumstances, and the narrative portrays her internal conflict as she confronts both the allure of new beginnings and the inescapable ties to her previous life. The opening establishes a pivotal moment for Pearl as she navigates the complexities of identity, reputation, and self-awareness in a new cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Europeans -- Japan -- Fiction
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