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One could live with almost anything, so long as they had something to live for. Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China, this epic historical fantasy explores themes of womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against the backdrop of two kingdoms on the brink of conflict. Xishi's extraordinary beauty, seen as a blessing since birth, becomes a weapon when she catches the eye of the young military advisor Fanli. He offers her a chance to use her allure to infiltrate the enemy palace, seduce their immoral king, and avenge her sister's murder. However, neither Xishi nor Fanli anticipate the intense attraction that develops between them. As Xishi navigates the treacherous court, she finds herself under the king's watchful eye, aware of the lurking brutality behind his gentleness. The stakes rise as her position grows precarious; if she is discovered as a traitor, both kingdoms could fall. Readers are captivated by the beautiful writing and emotional depth, with many expressing how profoundly the story moved them.
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A Song to Drown Rivers, Ann Liang
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- Released
- 2025
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ann Liang
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN10
- 1035050412
- ISBN13
- 9781035050413
- Series
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- One could live with almost anything, so long as they had something to live for. Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China, this epic historical fantasy explores themes of womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against the backdrop of two kingdoms on the brink of conflict. Xishi's extraordinary beauty, seen as a blessing since birth, becomes a weapon when she catches the eye of the young military advisor Fanli. He offers her a chance to use her allure to infiltrate the enemy palace, seduce their immoral king, and avenge her sister's murder. However, neither Xishi nor Fanli anticipate the intense attraction that develops between them. As Xishi navigates the treacherous court, she finds herself under the king's watchful eye, aware of the lurking brutality behind his gentleness. The stakes rise as her position grows precarious; if she is discovered as a traitor, both kingdoms could fall. Readers are captivated by the beautiful writing and emotional depth, with many expressing how profoundly the story moved them.