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Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck, set in pre-World War I China, narrates the journey of Madame Wu, a pampered aristocrat, who decides to withdraw from her marital duties on her fortieth birthday. She finds a concubine for her husband, aiming to focus on self-education and intellectual pursuits. Her life changes when she meets Father Andre, a Christian missionary, who challenges and enriches her views on life, love, and learning.