A Song to Drown Rivers

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A Song to Drown Rivers
by Ann Liang

ISBN: 9781250289469
Hardcover, new
Published 10/1/24

Brief Description:
Stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies
last―featuring a gold foiled cover, gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled
artwork, as well as exclusive metallic ink patterned endpapers and unique
foiled front and back case stamps. This breathtaking collectible is only
available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover.
“Exquisite and devastating. It won’t fail to move you.” —Shelley Parker-
Chan, #1 bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun Inspired by the
legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song
to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war,
sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a
delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi’s beauty is seen
as a blessing to the villagers of Yue—convinced that the best fate for a
girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the
attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with
a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple
the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and
avenge her sister’s murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy
palace as a spy, seduce their immoral king, and weaken them from within.
Trained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing
emotion, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect blade. But she knows Fanli
can see through every deception she masters, the attraction between them
burning away any falsehoods. Once inside the enemy palace, Xishi finds
herself under the hungry gaze of the king’s advisors while the king himself
shows her great affection. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and
Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher Xishi climbs
in the Wu court, the farther she and Fanli have to fall—and if she is
unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down. “Stunning and
heart-rending.” —Chloe Gong, #1 bestselling author of Immortal Longings