Autumn Bardot (Books)

Autumn Bardot Books

Autumn Bardot crafts stories centered on courageous women and daring passions, exploring themes of strength and desire. Her narrative voice is infused with a deep understanding of human emotion, drawing readers into compelling tales of historical settings and romantic entanglements. With extensive experience in teaching literary analysis, Bardot brings a sophisticated and insightful approach to her storytelling. Her work is characterized by its focus on the resilience and spirit of its female protagonists.

Dragon Lady

448 pages
16 hours of reading

4.7(3)Add rating

Against all odds, a prostitute becomes the most powerful pirate chieftain in the South China Seas. Sold into slavery by her parents, Xianggu works on a floating brothel for ten years before a midnight pirate raid changes her life. Determined to rise above her lowly status, the fearless young woman embarks on a journey requiring beauty, brains, and brawn. Red Flag boss, Zheng Yi, is captivated by the spirited Xianggu and soon makes her his wife. This begins her adventure into the violent world of sea banditry. But Xianggu must do more than learn to wield a sword, sail a ship, and swim across a bay. She must become indispensable to Zheng Yi or risk losing everything, even her life. the famines, feuds, and fighting, Xianggu must battle ancient prejudices and jealous men. In 18th century China, when men made and enforced the rules, the Dragon Lady lived by her own.