5/22/2023 0 Comments Under heaven kay![]() ![]() "A recurring problem in fantasy and science fiction is the absence of strong and plausible female characters. You won’t read many books more enjoyable than this one the fact that you’ll suddenly find yourself an expert on mid-Tang history is a considerable bonus.” - That's Shanghai Review It’s also appealingly complex and a fascinating portrayal of court intrigue when the wrong phrasing of a compliment could mean death. It’s riveting and tremendous fun, but it would be wrong to call it a romp – it’s moving and profound, and in the end it’s about trying to find some kind of life in this world. We careen along the Silk Road to Wall watchtowers, warrior monasteries, imperial capitals, Mongolian steppes, elite courtesan dwellings and the private sedan chair of the most powerful woman in the world. There’s nothing remotely ethereal about it. this is thrilling historical fiction with a mere shimmer of the otherworldly. The names change, and fictional characters join real ones, but the historical background is real and thoroughly researched. ![]() ![]() Guy Gavriel Kay chooses a time and place in history, then makes it his own. ![]()
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