The Tay Son Rebellion: Historical Fiction of Eighteenth-Century Vietnam

Set against the backdrop of a divided Vietnam, the narrative details the Tay Son Rebellion, a significant civil war sparked by the Ho brothers' peasant uprising against the corrupt Trinh and Nguyen dynasties. Their victory allows a young Nguyen prince to escape, aided by a French Catholic Bishop who assembles a French Navy in India to reclaim power. The conflict shapes the future of Vietnam, highlighting themes of rebellion, loyalty, and the influence of foreign powers in shaping national destinies.