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Book Review of Empress Orchid

Empress Orchid
Empress Orchid
Author: Anchee Min
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
reviewed A great read-Historical novel on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1


A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year in 2004, this book has rich details and colorful historical background. It reminded me of a fairy tale. This story is of China's last empress with a solid view into the Forbidden City. Elle calls it a "sexually charged eye-opening portrayal of the Chinese empire ..... sensuality that rises off its heated pages."