num_pages: 368
description: In the captivating sequel to The Moon in the Palace Mei must protect her people from a murderous empressThe second book in this stunning duology The Empress of Bright Moon follows Mei as she struggles for power within the Emperor's palace risking her life to dethrone the murderous Empress and establish herself as the new female ruler of China.After Mei's lover Pheasant is crowned Emperor a power struggle erupts between Mei and Pheasant's wife Empress Wang. Both women are desperate to secure their name and rank. But when Empress Wang takes their feud to a new level by murdering Mei's supporters Mei realizes that she must defeat the bloodthirsty Empressnot only to save herself but also to protect her country.
language: English
title: The Empress of Bright Moon
publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark