The Consorts (Forbidden City)

ISBN: 1910940097

Author: Addey, Melissa

Condition: New

Lonely. Used as a pawn. One last bid for love. 18th century China. Imperial concubine Qing yearns for love and friendship. Neglected by the Emperor, passed over for more ambitious women, Qing lives a lonely existence. But when a new concubine comes to court, friendship blooms, bringing with it a taste of happiness.For the first time in her life, Qing has a friend and perhaps even a chance at loving and being loved. But when the Empress throne suddenly becomes available, Qing finds herself being used as a pawn by the highest ranked women of the court. Caught up in their power games, on one devastating night everything she holds dear is put at risk.As the power players of the Forbidden City make their moves, can Qing find the courage to make one last bid for love? Can an insignificant pawn snatch victory from the jaws of defeat?The Consorts is the captivating prequel novella to the Forbidden City historical fiction series. If you enjoy slow-burn romance, courtly intrigues and the intricately researched legends of real women, then youll be swept away by Melissa Addeys enchanting novella.Enter the exquisite and stifling world of Chinas Forbidden City. Buy The Consorts today.