The Fragrant Concubine (Forbidden City, Band 2) - Softcover

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Kidnapped. Blackmailed. Now, she must choose the future of the empire.

18th century Kashgar. Hidligh has only ever wanted safety and a full belly. On the street and living hand-to-mouth, the beautiful young woman is rapidly running out of any option but prostitution. So when she’s abducted by a Muslim noblewoman, she has little choice but to agree to the deal she’s offered: pose as a concubine to the Emperor of China and act as a spy.

Reaching the Forbidden City and working hard to win over her eunuchs and the other concubines, she succeeds in gaining the monarch’s affections. But as her shadowy “benefactor” loses patience, Hidligh finds herself entangled in a deadly web of vengeance and assassination.

With the fate of the Qing Dynasty hanging in the balance, is the Emperor right to fall in love with Hidligh? Or is his life in danger? And with secrets piling up around her and growing feelings for the Emperor, is Hidligh in too deep?

The Fragrant Concubine is the enthralling second book in the Forbidden City historical fiction series. Inspired by the mythology that grew up around a real woman, if you enjoy romance, suspense and a chance to see inside an extraordinary imperial court, you’ll be gripped by Melissa Addey’s absorbing novel. Perfect for readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction set in China such as The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck, Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See, and The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan.

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Genre and subgenre: Historical fiction with a romantic subplot. Setting and time period: 18th century China, imperial China, Qing dynasty. Emperor Qianlong. Themes and Topics: Concubines, court rivalries, daily and court life in imperial China, the Forbidden City, coming of age, slow burn romance, friends to lovers. Target audience: Adults (men and women). Series Information: Part of a four-book series (the Forbidden City series) including The Consorts (prequel novella book 1), The Fragrant Concubine (Book 2), The Garden of Perfect Brightness (Book 3) and The Cold Palace (Book 4). Comparisons to Other Works: For fans of Pearl S. Buck (Peony), Lisa See (The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane), Amy Tan (The Joy Luck Club), as well as Weina Dai Randel, Jane Yang and Anchee Min, who all write books set in China. Also enjoyed by fans of Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

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