Spring Moon: A Novel of China - Softcover

Lord, Bette Bao

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060599758 ISBN 13: 9780060599751

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 2004

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: 2004 Pages: 480 in Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers At a time of mystery and cruelty ... in an ancient land of eathtaking beauty and exotic surprise ... a courageous woman triumphs over her world's ultimate tragedy. Behind the garden walls of the House of Chang. pampered daughter Spring Moon is born into luxury and privilege. But the tempests of change sweep her into a new world - one of hardship. turmoil. and hearteak. one that threatens to destroy her husband. her family. and her darkest secret love. Through a tumultuous lifetime. Spring Moon must cling to her honor. to the memory of a time gone by. and to a destiny. foretold at her birth. that has yet to be fulfilled.

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Product Description:

In a world gone forever, at a time of mystery and cruelty, in an ancient land of breathtaking beauty and exotic surprise... here, you will discover Spring Moon, pampered child of a noble house, privileged daughter of destiny, a courageous woman who triumphs over her world's ultimate tragedy...

Review:

"I loved this book...Spellbinding."--Anne Rice

"The interwoven fates of five generation...Murder, passion, betrayal, incest and intrigue...and the conflict of generations."--Boston Globe

"An excellent novel"--Wall Street Journal

"A Chinese Gone With The Wind."--Publishers Weekly

"War and love and money and revolution--and dynasty...A remarkable book."--Mike Wallace

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0060599758
• ISBN 13: 9780060599751
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464