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The gripping story of a Chinese woman's journey through a criminal underworld of intrigue and opulence from the author of Peach Blossom Pavilion.
Once upon a time in China, the most beautiful and gifted women were known as âskeleton womenââthe ultimate femme fatales who could bring a man to his knees, or to his doom . . .
When Camilla, a young orphan girl in Shanghai, is adopted and brought to live in luxury, it seems like a stroke of luck. But as Camilla grows to womanhood, she realizes that her ârescueâ was part of gang leader Big Brother Wang's scheme. Camilla is trained in singing, dancing, knife-throwing and contortionâall to attract the attention of Wang's enemy, the ruthless Master Lung.
Forced to become Master Lung's mistress, Camilla meets two intriguing women. One is a magician and rival for Master Lung's affections, while the other one dresses like a man and wields power through her incendiary gossip column. Both pose risks to Camilla's safety and status. But an even greater danger comes in the form of Master Lung's eldest son, who despises his father's violent lifestyleâbut loves Camilla. Only by plotting to eliminate Lung can she make her escape, but the cost may be too high to pay . . .
Praise for the novels of Mingmei Yip
âA unique and enthralling style . . . flawless.â âBaltimore Books Examiner
âRiveting . . . a rare peek into an exotic culture that is thrilling, captivating, and moving.â âShobhan Bantwal, author of The Dowry Bride
âA vivid account of the forgotten past.â âChun Yu, author of Little Green
Once upon a time in China, the most beautiful and gifted women were known as âskeleton womenââthe ultimate femme fatales who could bring a man to his knees, or to his doom . . .
When Camilla, a young orphan girl in Shanghai, is adopted and brought to live in luxury, it seems like a stroke of luck. But as Camilla grows to womanhood, she realizes that her ârescueâ was part of gang leader Big Brother Wang's scheme. Camilla is trained in singing, dancing, knife-throwing and contortionâall to attract the attention of Wang's enemy, the ruthless Master Lung.
Forced to become Master Lung's mistress, Camilla meets two intriguing women. One is a magician and rival for Master Lung's affections, while the other one dresses like a man and wields power through her incendiary gossip column. Both pose risks to Camilla's safety and status. But an even greater danger comes in the form of Master Lung's eldest son, who despises his father's violent lifestyleâbut loves Camilla. Only by plotting to eliminate Lung can she make her escape, but the cost may be too high to pay . . .
Praise for the novels of Mingmei Yip
âA unique and enthralling style . . . flawless.â âBaltimore Books Examiner
âRiveting . . . a rare peek into an exotic culture that is thrilling, captivating, and moving.â âShobhan Bantwal, author of The Dowry Bride
âA vivid account of the forgotten past.â âChun Yu, author of Little Green
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Mingmei Yip was born in China and received her Ph.D. from the University of Paris, Sorbonne. She has written for major Hong Kong newspapers, and has appeared on many national and international television and radio programs. She immigrated to the United States in 1992, where she now lives in New York City with her husband. Her novels have been published in ten different languages and she is also an accomplished musician and calligrapher. Visit her at www.mingmeiyip.com.
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