Overview

“[E]xpert plotting and nuanced historical details result in an exceptional story that enchants from the first page to the last.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review

“Brilliantly written, masterful storytelling, and hard to put down. This story will stay with me for a very, very long time.” —Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz

An empowering, uplifting tale of two women from opposite sides of society, and their extraordinary journey of sisterhood, betrayal, love and triumph.

1800s China. Tightly bound feet, or “golden lilies,” are the mark of an honorable woman, eclipsing beauty, a rich dowry and even bloodline in the marriage stakes. When Little Flower is sold as a maidservant—a muizai—to Linjing, a daughter of the prominent Fong family, she clings to the hope that one day her golden lilies will lead her out of slavery.

Not only does Little Flower have bound feet, uncommon for a muizai, but she is extraordinarily gifted at embroidery, a skill associated with the highest class of a lady. Resentful of her talents, Linjing does everything in her power to thwart Little Flower’s escape.

But when scandal strikes the Fongs, both women are cast out to the Celibate Sisterhood, where Little Flower’s artistic prowess catches the eye of a nobleman. His attention threatens not only her improved status, but her life—the Sisterhood punishes disobedience with death. And if Linjing finds out, will she sabotage Little Flower to reclaim her power, or will she protect her? 

Review

I can honestly say, this book kept me captive me from start to finish.

Little Flower is sold as a child to the wealthy Fong family to be maid servant to their daughter, Lingjing. Lingjing is a spoiled, rich girl and is extremely jealous. As they grow up together, it is not easy. But when scandal strikes the Fongs, things become much worse.

There were so many times while reading this tale that I wanted to snatch Lingjing baldheaded. She does everything in her power to make sure Little Flower does not succeed in anything. The author creates such an emotional discourse between these two with their different circumstances and talents, I had to set the book down and take a break. But, that didn’t last long, I just had to know where life was going to lead them next!

The history and the culture is another area of fascination in this story. I have read a few books set in this time period in this country but this book took me through so many other levels of culture, like the silk weaving factory.

I loved everything about this tale. It is captivating, emotional and a wonderful story you do not want to miss

Need an emotional tale set in 1800 China…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

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