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C.L Stevens
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The Butcher and the Boy who Became a Butterfly
Chengde, a small town north of Beijing, is known very little, save for one thing: its magical ducks. Their bones are made of steel, their eggs encased in shells harder than stone; and yet these mystical properties give rise to some of the best cuisine in all of northern China.
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But are they really magical?
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The answer arrives in 1973 when a mysterious butcher - a woman, no less! - sets up shop at the height of the Cultural Revolution. And only a little boy dares to discover the secret that may alter the story of Chengde forever.
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About Calvin Stevens
Historian, aspiring writer, certified bookworm, and lover of the English language. I am on a mission to put my love for writing and passion for history to good use; and what better way than to combine the two? As of 2025, I am starting this blog for just that reason. So, feel free to browse my catalogue of (free to read!) short prose fiction, my blog, or inquire about my services: writing, editing, transcribing - I do it all!
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