The Proud Lady

“Osmanthus blossoms bloom along the Shanyin Road, while the elegance of the Wang and Xie clans fills the Jin histories.” In an age when Daoist mysticism flourishes, manners are graceful but social ranks are rigid, political factions vie for power, and people are as ruthless as wolves, she rises from humble beginnings. Her extraordinary intelligence gradually draws her into the bloody turmoil of the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, where she witnesses one legendary tale of Jin-era elegance after another. He is the legitimate son of the Xie clan of Chen Commandery. A single misguided choice in his previous life brought him a lifetime of regret. Reborn, he makes plans at every turn, determined to protect her for the rest of her life. In this age of chaos, what kind of legend will they create together? “My dear, would you join me in building a prosperous clan amid these troubled times?” (This is a story about a cold, captivating lady and a dazzling, charming gentleman. It also follows the elegance of famous men during the Eastern and Western Jin dynasties through the lives of the hero and heroine, and tells the story of the Xie clan of Chen Commandery before its rise to power.) P.S. My completed novel, The Proud and Fortunate Daughter, is available via the link below.