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Embark on a spellbinding journey inspired by Chinese lunar lore in this chart-topping fantasy debut. A young woman's audacious mission to liberate her mother pits her against the realm's mightiest immortal, setting her on a perilous path where loved ones aren't the sole souls in jeopardy.
Xingyin, raised in lunar seclusion, was oblivious to her concealment from the Celestial Emperor, who had banished her mother for pilfering the elixir of immortality. When her magical abilities inadvertently reveal her presence, Xingyin is compelled to flee, abandoning her mother.
Alone and vulnerable, she ventures to the Celestial Kingdom, a realm brimming with marvels and enigmas. Disguised, she hones her skills in archery and sorcery alongside the Emperor's son, despite the passionate flames that ignite between them.
Determined to rescue her mother, Xingyin embarks on a quest fraught with mythical beasts and formidable foes. However, when forbidden magic imperils the kingdom, she must confront the merciless Emperor, torn between sacrificing all she holds dear and plunging the realm into turmoil.
Drawing from the legend of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess, this mesmerising debut intertwines Chinese mythology with a sweeping tale of love, family, immortals, and magic. A captivating adventure that will whisk readers away to celestial realms, leaving them yearning for more.
Book ISBN: | 9780008479336 |
Book Author: | Sue Lynn Tan |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | HarperVoyager |
Book Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-04-27 |
Book Pagination: | 528 pages |
Book Weight: | 364g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’