The Empress Of Salt And Fortune by Nghi Vo
A Novel of the Singing Hills Cycle
In this evocative fantasy novella, a young archivist listens to the tales of an elderly woman named Rabbit, who was once a servant to an exiled empress. Through a series of vignettes, the narrative unfolds the empress's cunning and silent accumulation of power in a court that underestimated her. Set in a world inspired by imperial China, the story weaves themes of memory, storytelling, and the subversion of patriarchy, as the archivist uncovers the hidden history of a regime's rise and the role of women who operated from the shadows to shape their destiny. The tale is a testament to the quiet strength and resilience of those who have been marginalized, and the impact of their often-unseen labor on the course of history.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 112-128
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of the 21st Century (Powells' City of Books)