<b>Sequel to <i>The Moon in the Palace</i>, a RWA RITA AWARD WINNER 2017<br /><br />"A full immersion, compulsively readable tale." -- Booklist, Starred Review</b><b><br /><br />"One of the most beautifully written... historical fiction novels released this year." -- BookReporter</b><br /><br /><b>"A must-read for fans of historical fiction set in ancient China." -- Library Journal, Starred Review</b><br /><br /><b><b>The time for taking hold of her destiny is now </b></b><br /><br /><b><b></b><b>At the moment of the Emperor&apos;s death, everything changes in the palace. Mei, his former concubine, is free, and Pheasant, the heir and Mei&apos;s lover, is proclaimed as the new Emperor, heralding a new era in China. But just when Mei believes she&apos;s closer to her dream, Pheasant&apos;s chief wife, Lady Wang, powerful and unpredictable, turns against Mei and takes unthinkable measures to stop her. The power struggle that ensues will determine Mei&apos;s fateand that of China. <br /><br /> Surrounded by enemies within the palace that she calls home, Mei continues her journey to the throne in <i>The Empress of Bright Moon</i>, the second book in Weina Dai Randel&apos;s acclaimed duology. Only by fighting back against those who wish her harm will Mei be able to realize her destiny as the most powerful woman in China. </b></b>