The Bonesetter’s Daughter

by

Amy Tan

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Edward Patel is an employee who works at Mira Mar Manor, the assisted living facility where LuLing eventually goes to live. He gives Ruth and Art a tour of the facility before Ruth sends LuLing to live there when her dementia makes it too difficult for Ruth to care for her on her own.
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Edward Patel Character Timeline in The Bonesetter’s Daughter

The timeline below shows where the character Edward Patel appears in The Bonesetter’s Daughter. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part Three: Chapter One
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...Mira Mar Manor to scope out the place before LuLing’s arrival. A sophisticated-looking man named Edward Patel greets them and gives them a facility tour. Mira Mar Manor is luxurious and impressive,... (full context)
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Ruth and Art raise their concerns about LuLing’s dementia, and Mr. Patel ensures them the facility is equipped to handle such cases. Ruth is flabbergasted when Mr.... (full context)