Shelley Parker-Chan
Shelley Parker-Chan is an Australian author best known for their debut novel 'She Who Became the Sun', a reimagining of the rise to power of the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Their work is notable for its rich historical detail, complex character development, and exploration of themes such as gender, power, and destiny.
Books
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1. She Who Became The Sun
This novel is a gripping historical fantasy that reimagines the rise of the Ming Dynasty in China through the lens of a young peasant girl who, after her family's demise, assumes her dead brother's identity to enter a monastery. Her quest for survival evolves into an ambitious pursuit of power and destiny, challenging the rigid gender norms and societal expectations of her time. As she navigates through political intrigue, war, and personal transformation, her journey becomes a testament to the indomitable will to defy fate and forge one's own path to greatness, all while exploring themes of identity, gender, and ambition in a richly detailed, alternate historical setting.
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