My Chinese Marriage

My Chinese Marriage, written by Mae Franking and ghostwritten by Katherine Anne Porter, was published in serialized form in 1920. The narrative follows Mae Watkins, a University of Michigan student, who falls in love with a Chinese international law student during World War I. The book provides detailed observations of Chinese culture, including fashion, food, and controversial customs like foot binding and widow suicide, showcasing Mae's compassion for her Chinese family. Although the original manuscript is lost, the serialized version remains a unique cultural document of its time.