The Painted Veil
Why is Kitty in China?
.
.
Kitty married Walter Fane, a scientist, and returned with him to Hong Kong where he conducted his work. Never happy in her marriage, Kitty finds herself in an adulterous affair with Charlie Townsend. When her husband finds out, he asks Kitty to either come with him to Mei-tan-fu or he will sue her for adultery.
The Painted Veil