Gifted with the ability to create magic with the ancient art of paper folding, Xiao Yen, whose skills are in demand for the protection they offer, is forced to leave her family behind and escort two foreigners through the dark Middle Kingdom--a journey that plunges her into great danger and forever shapes her destiny. Original.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Xiao Yen loses her luck at the most inauspicious time: just before her first employment, protecting foreigners with her magic while they travel through the Middle Kingdom, along the last part of the Silk Road.Despite contracts and agreements, Xiao Yen's fealty remains with her family. She must distinguish herself on the road in order to catch the eye of a legend and earn an immortal peach.How can Xiao Yen hope to fulfill her promises to either her family or her clients when, because of her missing luck, she fails at everything she turns her hand to?Come travel with Xiao Yen on a magical journey through a magical land in this unusual, vividly-told historic fantasy. Seller Inventory # 00100688735
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Xiao Yen loses her luck at the most inauspicious time: just before her first employment, protecting foreigners with her magic while they travel through the Middle Kingdom, along the last part of the Silk Road.Despite contracts and agreements, Xiao Yen's fealty remains with her family. She must distinguish herself on the road in order to catch the eye of a legend and earn an immortal peach.How can Xiao Yen hope to fulfill her promises to either her family or her clients when, because of her missing luck, she fails at everything she turns her hand to?Come travel with Xiao Yen on a magical journey through a magical land in this unusual, vividly-told historic fantasy. Seller Inventory # 00104564649
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0451459172-11-1
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. With remainder mark. Owner's name on inside. Seller Inventory # W10C-01458
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_379830488
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_478928645
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_476365858
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_449402013
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_484395871
Seller: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 241001120