The epic first novel in a sweeping series following the romantic lives and intrigues of the fictionalized descendants of a Chinese empress--now in paperback! Behind every great family lies a great secret. There's one rule in Gemma Huang's family: Never, under any circumstances, set foot in Beijing. But when Gemma, and aspiring actress, lands her first break--a lead role in an update of M. Butterfly, which just so happens to be filming in the Chinese capital--Gemma heads to LAX without looking back. It's an amazing opportunity for her burgeoning career, and she'll get to work with her idol. Of course, there's also the chance of discovering just exactly why she's been forbidden from entering the city in the first place. When Gemma arrives in Beijing, she's instantly mobbed by paparazzi at the airport. She quickly realizes she may as well be the twin of Alyssa Chua, one of the most notorious young socialites in Beijing. Thus kicks off a season of revelations and romance in which Gemma uncovers a legacy her parents have spent their lives protecting her from--one her mother would conceal at any cost.
Töchter der Dynastie Reihe
Diese Serie taucht tief in das komplexe Leben fiktiver Nachkommen einer mächtigen chinesischen Kaiserin ein. Sie verfolgt ihre romantischen Reisen, Familiengeheimnisse und die Intrigen, die ihre Schicksale über Generationen hinweg prägen. Jede Geschichte untersucht die Spannung zwischen Tradition und persönlicher Freiheit, während die Charaktere strenge Erwartungen und verborgene Wahrheiten navigieren. Es ist eine fesselnde Darstellung von Geschichte, Liebe und der Suche nach Identität innerhalb einer mächtigen Dynastie.
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Daughters of the Dynasty: Heiress Apparently
- 304 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
The first book in an epic and romantic YA series following the fictionalized descendants of the only officially recognized empress regent of China Gemma Huang is a recent transplant to Los Angeles from Illinois, having abandoned plans for college to pursue a career in acting, much to the dismay of her parents. Now she’s living with three roommates in a two-bedroom hovel, auditioning for bit roles that hardly cover rent. Gemma’s big break comes when she’s asked to play a lead role in an update of M. Butterfly filming for the summer in Beijing. When she arrives, she’s stopped by paparazzi at the airport. She quickly realizes she may as well be the twin of one of the most notorious young socialites in Beijing. Thus kicks off a summer of revelations, in which Gemma uncovers a legacy her parents have spent their lives protecting her from—one her mother would conceal from her daughter at any cost.