The Moon in the Palace

by Weina Dai Randel

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Pub Date Mar 01 2016 | Archive Date May 11 2016

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General Fiction (Adult)

Description

There is no easy path for a woman aspiring to power.

The famed Empress Wu, also known as the Chinese Cleopatra, defied male domination and was the first and only female who ruled the country legitimately for almost half a century. Under her reign, China blossomed into a golden age, where literature, art, architecture, and trade reached zeniths unmatched in other dynasties. Yet after her death, she was described as a murderer, a tyrant, and a harlot.

In the breakthrough first volume in the Empress of Bright Moon duology, Weina Dai Randel paints a rich tapestry of the intrigues that led to the rise of Empress Wu and a vibrant portrait of ancient China—where love, ambition, and loyalty can spell life of death—and the woman who came to rule it all.

There is no easy path for a woman aspiring to power.

The famed Empress Wu, also known as the Chinese Cleopatra, defied male domination and was the first and only female who ruled the country...

Advance Praise

“The eloquent first novel…of a woman who made her own destiny and has been often vilified is a must for historical fiction fans, especially those fascinated by China’s glorious past.”— Library Journal, STARRED review

“Like fragile yet strong silk threads, Randel’s beautifully composed debut ensnares readers in the dynamic story of the young girl who would become Empress of the Bright Moon.Readers will be transported by the colorful, fairy-tale-like story.” — RT Book Review, 4 ½ Stars, TOP PICK!

“I absolutely loved Weina Dai Randel’s The Moon in the Palace, which is a truly immersive experience and a rare and beautiful treasure. All I want now is to read the next novel!” —Elizabeth Chadwick, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Queen,The Winter Crown, and The Autumn Throne