The Moon in the Palace by Weina Dai Randel

'I absolutely loved The Moon in the Palace. One of Washington Independent Reviews of Book's 25 Favorite Books of 2016Ī San Francisco Book Festival Honorable Mention Surrounded by enemies within the palace that she calls home, Mei continues her journey to the throne in The Empress of Bright Moon, the second book in Weina Dai Randels acclaimed duology. One of the Biggest Historical Fiction books of 2016 by Bookbub Recommended by Texas Library Association's 2017 Lariat Reading List

A rare and beautiful treasure.'-Elizabeth Chadwick, NYT bestselling author

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. 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. Randels gorgeous debut novel seductively pulls back the curtain to reveal the heartbreaking world of.China.-Stephanie Dray, NYT bestselling Author of. Mei's intelligence and curiosity, the same traits that make her an outcast among the other concubines, impress the Emperor. Young Mei knows nothing of these womanly arts, yet she will give the Emperor a gift he can never forget. The Moon in the Palace by Weina Dai Randel 3.99 6,330 Ratings 656 Reviews published 2016 2 editions There is no easy path for a woman aspiring to powe Want to Read Rate it: Book 2 The Empress of Bright Moon by Weina Dai Randel 4.

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. Many hope to lure in the One Above All with their beauty. In Tang Dynasty China, a concubine at the palace learns quickly that there are many ways to capture the Emperor's attention. 'Randel's gorgeous debut novel seductively pulls back the curtain to reveal the heartbreaking world of.China.'-Stephanie Dray, NYT bestselling Author of America's First DaughterĪ thrilling work of historical fiction, bringing romance, intrigue, and the unexpected rise of an Empress to intoxicating life under the inscrutable moon.