This author delved into art and writing at an early age, with a life full of adventure fueling his literary pursuits. Following extensive maritime experience and diverse career paths, he returned to writing to become an internationally acclaimed author. His works, inspired by his lived experiences, often explore themes of adventure and Eastern philosophy, offering readers a unique perspective on life's challenges and triumphs.
When a young concubine gives birth to a daughter, Li-Xia, the child is destined to also become a concubine. Li refuses, outwitting her father's orders to bind her feet and escaping the silk farm. Li takes her first steps toward fulfilling her mother's dreams of being a scholar-but her final triumph must be left to her daughter, Su Sing.