The Girl in the Golden House

"Chris Wong is brought up to believe that if he studies hard, he will find his golden house, and the right girl to share it with him. But his sexual awakening is complicated by the political realities of modern Hong Kong and traditional Chinese beliefs on love, marriage and career. He finds that when Chinese and Westerners fall in love, their different views on sex and commitment all too easily lead to misunderstanding and pain. The author has painted a convincing picture of Hong Kong, capturing its atmosphere and the culture of its people, giving the reader an insight into life in this city-state."--Publisher's description.