The Moon in the Palace

Name: The Moon in the Palace
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781492613565
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By Weina Dai Randel

Series: The Empress of Bright Moon Duology

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The Moon in the Palace by Weina Dai Randel is a captivating historical novel set in seventh-century China. It follows the story of Mei, a young and intelligent girl destined for greatness. She navigates the treacherous and opulent world of the imperial palace, where ambition, intrigue, and romance intertwine as she endeavours to secure a powerful position amid fierce rivals.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to historical fiction set in ancient China, exploring stories of power, ambition, and intrigue through the eyes of a fascinating female protagonist. It's an engaging tale about navigating palace politics and the intricacies of the imperial court, perfect for those captivated by strong character development and rich cultural settings.

The Moon in the Palace

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The gripping story of one woman's rise to royalty as China's first and only female emperor.

A thrilling work of historical fiction, bringing romance, intrigue, and the unexpected rise of an Empress to intoxicating life under the inscrutable moon.

In Tang Dynasty China, a concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the Emperor's attention. Many hope to lure in the One Above All with their beauty. Some present him with fantastic gifts, such as jade pendants and scrolls of calligraphy, while others rely on their knowledge of seduction to draw his interest.

Young Mei knows nothing of these womanly arts, yet she will give the Emperor a gift he can never forget. Mei's intelligence and curiosity, the same traits that make her an outcast among the other concubines, impress the Emperor. But just as she is in a position to seduce the most powerful man in China, divided loyalties split the palace in two, culminating in a perilous battle that Mei can only hope to survive.

In the breakthrough first volume in the Empress of Bright Moon duology, Weina Dai Randel paints a vibrant portrait of the Emperor's Palace—where love, ambition, and loyalty can spell life or death—and the woman who came to rule all of ancient China.

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The Moon in the Palace

By Weina Dai Randel

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Weina Dai Randel's debut novel beautifully weaves a tale set in ancient China, where a clever and defiant young girl navigates a perilous journey towards power amid a backdrop of lethal intrigue. The storytelling is praised for its engaging portrayal of the seductive and complex historical world.

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ISBN: 9781492613565

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Landmark

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 410g

Pages: 400

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: The Empress of Bright Moon Duology Weina Dai Randel

About the Author

Weina Dai Randel was born and raised in China. Her passion for history compels her to share classical Chinese literature, tales of Chinese dynasties, and stories of Chinese historical figures with American readers. She is an adjunct professor and is also a member of the Historical Novel Society.