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Book Review of Empress Orchid

Empress Orchid
Empress Orchid
Author: Anchee Min
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


Very entertaining story of a girl from the chinese countryside who is chosen to be a concubine of the emperor. The excess and danger of life in the forbidden city is fascinating, as is Orchid's rise as the emperor's favorite wife, and later, the unofficial ruler who helps continue the dynasty. I can't wait to read more books by this author!