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Set in the opulent Forbidden City, the narrative follows a young Chinese concubine's rise to power as she navigates the complexities of court life and ultimately becomes China's last empress. The story delves into themes of ambition, survival, and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society, offering a rich portrayal of historical events and personal transformation against a backdrop of political intrigue and cultural richness.
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Empress Orchid, Anchee Min
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Empress Orchid
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anchee Min
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 346
- ISBN13
- 9780618562039
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, 19th century, China, Asia, Asian Fiction, Queens, 19th-20th Century
- First published
- 2003
- Original title
- Empress Orchid
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the opulent Forbidden City, the narrative follows a young Chinese concubine's rise to power as she navigates the complexities of court life and ultimately becomes China's last empress. The story delves into themes of ambition, survival, and the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society, offering a rich portrayal of historical events and personal transformation against a backdrop of political intrigue and cultural richness.