The Moon In The Palace
Book description
"Randel's gorgeous debut novel seductively pulls back the curtain to reveal the heartbreaking world of...China."-Stephanie Dray, NYT bestselling Author of America's First Daughter
A thrilling work of historical fiction, bringing romance, intrigue, and the unexpected rise of an Empress to intoxicating life under the inscrutable moon.
In Tang Dynasty China,…
Why read it?
3 authors picked The Moon In The Palace as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I adored this book because it gives us a peek into the early life of Chinese Empress Wu. Weina Dai Randel did her homework, and her words absolutely blossomed in ancient China.
With an extremely sympathetic young protagonist who rises to be a force in the Emperor’s court, this book captivated me. I also remember it as being rather romantic in its way.
From Stephanie's list on historical fiction women who changed the world.
One of my favorite things about historical fiction is getting to feel like I’m living in another time and place.
Weina dai Randel’s book took me to 7th century Tang Dynasty China with a woman forced to learn the dangerous intrigues of the Emperor’s court. You can feel the silk beneath your fingers and hear the whispers of the courtiers as you navigate the palace with Mei. Bonus: This is book one of two, so you will get to visit the Tang Dynasty again!
From Lauren's list on historical fiction in unusual time periods.
People in history are remembered as being larger than life. Likewise, people are either characterized as villains or heroes but to the extreme. There are many stories about Empress Wu, but Weina Dai Randel was able to demystify her and make her a relatable human whose story can still inspire us.
From Diana's list on historical fiction about royalty.
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