Beauty, Power, Love, and Deceit in China.
"Siren of China" is a compelling historical romance novel that provides remarkable insight into the life of Hsi Shih, one of the most celebrated and beautiful women in Chinese history. The book is an enthralling tale of love, war, power, trust, betrayal, honesty, and deceit that captivates the reader's imagination from start to finish. Through his thoughtful examination of the life and times of Hsi Shih, author Michael Tang brings a unique perspective to an epic story that has been told thousands of times over the centuries. This book is highly recommended to anyone interested in Chinese and/or historical fiction.
ISBN: 9781602202047
Authors:
Michael C. Tang
Publisher: Shanghai Book Traders
Date of Publication: 2009-10-31
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.13
(rated by 16 readers)
Description
She is the most celebrated woman in Chinese history. Her story is told a thousand and one times through the centuries. Her name is synonymous with "beauty" in the Chinese language. Siren of China brings the tale of this legendary woman to Western readers for the first time―a tale of love and war and revenge of epic proportions.
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Beauty, Power, Love, and Deceit in China.
"Siren of China" is a compelling historical romance novel that provides remarkable insight into the life of Hsi Shih, one of the most celebrated and beautiful women in Chinese history. The book is an enthralling tale of love, war, power, trust, betrayal, honesty, and deceit that captivates the reader's imagination from start to finish. Through his thoughtful examination of the life and times of Hsi Shih, author Michael Tang brings a unique perspective to an epic story that has been told thousands of times over the centuries. This book is highly recommended to anyone interested in Chinese and/or historical fiction.
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