The examination
Histoire (romans)
Audio avec voix humaine
Résumé
Set in China during the Ming Dynasty, this story follows two brothers on their arduous journey from Chengdu to Beijing. Older brother Chen, the gifted scholar, is on his way to take the palace examination, accompanied by Hong, his loyal… and brave younger brother. Along the way, they encounter a host of obstacles -- pirates, floods, famine -- and each brother carries a secret message. Some violence. Junior and senior high. 1994.