The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure
Author | : Adam Williams |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 904 |
Release | : 2014-05-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466872271 |
ISBN-13 | : 1466872276 |
Rating | : 4/5 (276 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure by : Adam Williams
Download or read book The Palace of Heavenly Pleasure written by Adam Williams and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Northern China, 1899. As the Boxer Rebellion erupts, a cast of innocents, fanatics, sinners, and lovers are drawn to the Palace of Heavenly Pleasure - an infamous brothel that overlooks an execution ground - where the fury of the East will meet the ideals of the West and all will face their destiny. Adam Williams's first novel is a historical tour-de-force and a triumphant return to traditional storytelling on a truly grand scale.