Torn from her family. Destined to become the most desired courtesan in China. A seductive and evocative debut that opens the doors on life as a Chinese courtesan in the Peach Blossom Pavilion... Behind the doors of the pavilion, a world of sensuality and intrigue awaits... Falsely accused of murder, Xiang Xiang's father is executed, and her mother forced into a Buddhist nunnery. Xiang Xiang, alone and friendless at thirteen years old, is tricked into entering the Peach Blossom Pavilion, where ...
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Torn from her family. Destined to become the most desired courtesan in China. A seductive and evocative debut that opens the doors on life as a Chinese courtesan in the Peach Blossom Pavilion... Behind the doors of the pavilion, a world of sensuality and intrigue awaits... Falsely accused of murder, Xiang Xiang's father is executed, and her mother forced into a Buddhist nunnery. Xiang Xiang, alone and friendless at thirteen years old, is tricked into entering the Peach Blossom Pavilion, where she is given the name Bao Lan - Precious Orchid. There she is trained in the fine arts of womanhood, studying music, literature, painting, and more importantly, the art of seduction and pleasuring men; and becomes one of China's most successful courtesans. However, Precious Orchid is determined to avenge her parents and sets out on a journey that includes passion, adventure, danger, fame, and finally, her chance to achieve the justice she has sought so long. An enchanting tale of opulence and desire, perfect for fans of Anchee Min and Memoirs of a Geisha.
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Add this copy of Peach Blossom Pavilion to cart. $3.53, fair condition, Sold by Booksalvation rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Manchester, LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2014 by Avon (UK).
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Fair in fair dust jacket. Outline: -When Precious Orchid`s father is falsely accused of a crime and found guilty he is executed leaving his family a legacy of dishonour. Her mother`s only option is to enter a Buddhist nunnery so she gives her daughter over to the care of her sister in Shanghai. At first life at Peach Blossom Pavilion feels like a dream. Surrounded by exotic flowers murmuring fountains colourful fishponds and bamboo groves Precious Orchid sees herself thriving. She is schooled in music literature painting calligraphy and to her innocent surprise the art of pleasuring men. For the beautiful Pavilion hides its darker purpose as an elite house of prostitution. And even as she commands the devotion of China`s most powerful men Precious Orchid never gives up on her dream to escape the Pavilion be reunited with her mother avenge her father`s death and find true love. And as the richest most celebrated Ming Ji or "prestigious courtesan" in all of China she just might have her way even if it comes with a devastating price...Sweeping in scope and stunning in its evocation of China "Peach Blossom Pavilion" is a remarkable novel with an unforgettable heroine at the heart of its powerful story...-> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Avon (UK) The date of this copy is 2014 booksalvation have grade it as Acceptable and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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