He Who Drowned the World
(Author) Shelley Parker-ChanThe Song of Achilles meets Mulan in He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan - a dazzling queer historical fantasy of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China, and sequel to Sunday Times bestselling She Who Became the Sun. 'Magnificent in every way' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree What would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after a great victory. She's torn southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to crown herself emperor. However, she's not the only one with imperial aspirations. Courtesan Madam Zhang wants the throne for her husband. And scorned scholar Wang Baoxiang yearns to bring the empire to its knees. So Zhu must gamble everything on a risky alliance with her old enemy: Ouyang, the brilliant but unstable eunuch general. All contenders will do anything and everything to win. But when desire and ambition have no limits, could the price be too high for even the most ruthless heart to bear? Praise for Shelley Parker-Chan: 'Transcendent, heart-wrenching' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat 'As brilliant as Circe . . . a deft and dazzling triumph' - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Shelley Parker-Chan is a genius' - Jen Williams, author of Talonsister
Shelley Parker-Chan
Shelley Parker-Chan is a Chinese-Australian author known for her historical fantasy novels that blend elements of Chinese mythology and Western storytelling. Her most notable work is "She Who Became the Sun," which follows the story of a genderqueer peasant who rises to power in Ming dynasty China.
Parker-Chan's writing style is known for its lush prose, complex characters, and intricate world-building. She brings a fresh perspective to the fantasy genre by incorporating diverse cultures and identities into her narratives.
Through her work, Parker-Chan has made a significant impact on the literary world by challenging traditional genre conventions and exploring themes of power, identity, and destiny. Her unique voice and storytelling have garnered critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase.
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