Description
Against the upheaval of China’s Cultural Revolution, a talented young dancer is drawn into the orbit of Chairman Mao and the carefully controlled world of the Forbidden City. As she navigates privilege, danger, and the intoxicating power of proximity to authority, she must confront the cost of ambition and the compromises demanded by survival. Blending intimate coming-of-age drama with a vivid portrait of political propaganda and historical turmoil, this richly imagined novel explores memory, desire, loyalty, and the complicated ways individuals endure life inside a regime built on fear.
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paperback
Random House Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2022
352 pages
ISBN: 9780399178818
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Forbidden City by Vanessa Hua.