Peach Blossom Pavilion

Name: Peach Blossom Pavilion
Rating: 3.853658437728882 (82 reviews)

Mingmei Yip

Feb 2014 · HarperCollins UK

3.9

82 reviews

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432

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Torn from her family. Destined to become the most desired courtesan in China.

A seductive and evocative debut that opens the doors on life as a Chinese courtesan in the Peach Blossom Pavilion...

Behind the doors of the pavilion, a world of sensuality and intrigue awaits...

Falsely accused of murder, Xiang Xiang's father is executed, and her mother forced into a Buddhist nunnery. Xiang Xiang, alone and friendless at thirteen years old, is tricked into entering the Peach Blossom Pavilion, where she is given the name Bao Lan – Precious Orchid.

There she is trained in the fine arts of womanhood, studying music, literature, painting, and more importantly, the art of seduction and pleasuring men; and becomes one of China’s most successful courtesans.

However, Precious Orchid is determined to avenge her parents and sets out on a journey that includes passion, adventure, danger, fame, and finally, her chance to achieve the justice she has sought so long.

An enchanting tale of opulence and desire, perfect for fans of Anchee Min and Memoirs of a Geisha.

Ratings and reviews

3.9

82 reviews

liz welch

May 13, 2014

I thought I would really enjoy this book as it's theme is one that I have read about before with pleasure. Although there are many twists to the story, the quality of the writing is distinctly average, and this spoilt it for me. There is no subtlety to the language used, and verbal pictures painted are sometimes very basic and not evocative at all. The protagonist is supposed to be cultured and we'll versed in the arts, but this is not mirrored in the use of language, nor the believability of the plot. As it is written in the first person, the voice lacks the elegance and descriptive powers I was expecting, and I never felt that any character was developed well enough to be believable or even likeable

2 people found this review helpful

Jeanette Robinson

May 12, 2014

Thought it was a very good book. Would loved to read more about her life we with Mr Anderson

RFitz

May 3, 2014

Loved the style of writing and the twists and turns throughout.

About the author

Mingmei Yip was born in China, received her PhD from the University of Paris, Sorbonne, and held faculty appointments at the Chinese University and Baptist University in Hong Kong. She published five books in Chinese, and has written for major Hong Kong newspapers. She has appeared on over forty TV and radio shows in Hong Kong,Taiwan, China and the USA. She immigrated to the United States in 1992, and now resides in Manhattan. Visit her at www.Mingmeiyip.com.

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