Set in Peking during the late 19th century, The SG is a love story between a British diplomat and a Chinese girl. Against the backdrop of political upheaval and cultural misunderstandings, their relationship is tested as they navigate their vastly different worlds. This novel provides a unique perspective on the complex history of China and its relationship with the West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.