The Last Empress

by Anchee Min

At the end of the nineteenth century China is rocked by foreign attacks and local rebellions. The only constant is the power wielded by one woman, Tzu Hsi, also known as Empress Orchid, who must face the perilous condition of her empire and devastating personal losses. In this sequel to the bestselling "Empress Orchid", Anchee Min brings to life one of the most important figures in Chinese history, a very human leader who sacrifices all she has to protect both those she loves and her doomed empire.

• ISBN10: 0747593167
• ISBN13: 9780747593164
• Publish Date: 7 April 2008 (first published 3 February 2004)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 432
• Language: English
• URL: http://bloomsbury.com/Trade/

Reviews

[Rinn]

This book was a real let down after the first one. It was completely about politics, and whereas the first book was very vibrant and colourful, this was just dull. The amount of names got quite confusing, Min could've done with a list at the beginning or end of the book somewhere, just explaining who people were.
If you're looking to read this after enjoying the first one, you'll most likely be let down. If you're into politics and Chinese history I'm sure it's a fascinating read, but it just really wasn't for me.