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The International Bestselling Sequel to The Secrets of Jin-shei Four hundred years after The Secrets of Jin-shei, the Syai Empire is on the brink of civil war. A new voice preaching equality promises hope for the downtrodden, but the ensuing people's revolution brings terror, reeducation camps, and death to anyone embracing the old ways. An outsider and a child of two worlds, Amais searches for the magical bond of jin-shei, the women's oath, in her ancestral home of Syai, unaware that her quest will bring her to the very person who may destroy her and her family. And yet, she must face him, or all hope for Syai will be lost... "Beautifully written, with rich characterisation and captivating originality, it quickly draws you in and is a real page-turner." -- Glasgow Evening Times "The Last Samurai has nothing on this complex adventure." Belfast Telegraph "A beautiful and magical tale of one girl's quest to restore the secret language of jin-shei and its customs to Syai four hundred years on from its peak. Amais finds her crusade swept up in a people's revolution which threatens her bid to restore the once powerful sisterhood. Richly layered with a strong sense of place and wonderfully written characters. Perfect if you enjoyed Memoirs of a Geisha." -- Lovereading.co.UK
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‘A magical tale with strong mystical elements.’
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‘An intense, beautifully told tale...a rare treat.’
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Praise for Alma Alexander and her books:
‘“The Secrets of Jin-Shei” is a completely original – and a completely magical piece of literature.' Joanne Harris
'It's a beguiling notion, a secret sisterhood with its own language, enhanced by a setting in medieval China, replete with tradition, conflict and drama...the unique structure brings together a rich cast. The complex plot touches on astrology and alchemy, Taoism and concubines, and an attempt to hold power within a society fraught with intrigue...it is extraordinarily accomplished.' Financial Times
'The story is founded on the special friendships that exist among women. The strength of those friendships is the magic that winds through this tale...the device of a written language known only to women is a lovely metaphor...this is a book that will speak to many.' Robin Hobb
'In this magical novel, Alexander vividly recreates a world of Cloud Empresses, alchemists and beggar kings, but more importantly, she also gives us a group of utterly convincing and sympathetic characters, who linger in the memory long after the epic story has been told...exciting, moving and unforgettable...strongly recommended.' Image
'Beautifully written, with rich characterisation and captivating originality, it quickly draws you in and is a real page-turner.' Glasgow Evening Times
'The Last Samurai has nothing on this complex adventure.' Belfast Telegraph
Alma Alexander is the author of ‘The Secrets of Jin-Shei. She was born in Yugoslavia, grew up in South Africa and New Zealand, and now lives with her husband in Washington state, USA.
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- PublisherSky Warrior Book Publishing, LLC
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 0615965342
- ISBN 13 9780615965345
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages426
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