The novel revolves around a man who has been severely injured and left for dead on the streets of San Francisco's Chinatown. He is found by a Chinese woman who nurses him back to health. As he recovers, he becomes embroiled in her life and the lives of those around her, including a group of Chinese gangsters. The story explores themes of identity, community, and redemption.
By Jack London · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Drama, Psychological Fiction