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Alice Poon

    Alice Poon finds inspiration in her passion for Chinese poetry, history, and legends. She dedicates her writing career to bringing to life the stories of unsung, iconic women from Chinese history. Her works explore these compelling figures with a deep understanding of their eras and customs.

    Tales of Ming Courtesans
    The Green Phoenix
    • The Green Phoenix

      • 372 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      With the fate of East Asia hanging in the balance, one Mongolian woman manipulates her lovers, sons and grandsons through war and upheaval to create an empire that lasted for 250 years.

      The Green Phoenix
    • Tales of Ming Courtesans

      • 354 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.9(71)Add rating

      The novel follows the destinies of three late-Ming courtesans, from the seamy world of girl trafficking and slavery to the cultured scene of poetry, music and theatre in Qinhuai, the decadent pleasure district of Nanjing.

      Tales of Ming Courtesans