Песнь затонувших рек

This novel by Энн Лян draws on the Chinese legend of Xi Shi. Her beauty catches the eye of Fan Li, a military adviser. He asks her to enter an enemy ruler’s palace. There, she must win his trust and weaken his rule. The plan could save her people and avenge her sister’s death.

This historical romance is for readers drawn to court plots and divided loyalties. Fan Li teaches Xi Shi to use her beauty as a weapon. But that power brings risks as duty clashes with feeling. This edition comes in paperback.