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The Vermilion Bird

The Vermilion Bird

Sheffield, Rena

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ISBN10: 116338142X
ISBN13: 9781163381427
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Vermilion Bird is a novel written by Rena Sheffield. The book is a historical fiction set in China during the Tang Dynasty. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mei, who is the daughter of a high-ranking official. Mei is a talented artist and has a passion for painting, but her father disapproves of her interest in art and instead wants her to focus on becoming a proper wife. Mei's life takes a dramatic turn when her father is accused of treason and is executed. Mei is forced to flee her home and find a way to survive on her own. She becomes a courtesan and uses her artistic skills to gain the attention of wealthy patrons. Mei's life as a courtesan is not easy, and she faces many challenges, including jealousy from other courtesans and the constant threat of violence.As Mei navigates the dangerous world of the courtesan, she also becomes involved in a political conspiracy that could change the course of history. Mei must use all of her skills and intelligence to uncover the truth and protect herself and those she loves.The Vermilion Bird is a captivating and beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the power of art. It is a story of resilience and strength in the face of adversity and a testament to the enduring human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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