`` The author's talent for dramatic, well-timed dialogue, and portrayal of women's friendships and emotions-especially dislikes, jealousy, and fear - intensifies the reader's understanding of palace intrigue.
``-- Booklist , STARRED Review In the captivating sequel to The Moon in the Palace , Mei must protect her people from a murderous empress to realize her destiny as the most powerful woman in China.
At the moment of the Emperor's .
Sourcebooks Landmark The empress of bright moon, paperback/weina dai randel
