Description
In the opulent yet restrictive world of 17th-century China, a young woman named Peony finds her life irrevocably altered by a legendary opera, "The Peony Pavilion." This celebrated play, whispered to possess the power to induce lovesickness and even death, becomes an obsession for Peony, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy scholar. As she immerses herself in its tragic romance, she experiences its potent magic firsthand, leading to a fate that transcends life and death. Her story continues beyond the mortal realm, as she returns as a spirit to confront the man she loved and the life she left behind.
Available Editions
paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published Oct 1, 2007
304 pages
ISBN: 9780747582489
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Peony in Love by Lisa See.