Empress of Bright Moon

In the first volume of the Empress of Bright Moon duology, Weina Dai Randel transports listeners to ancient China, highlighting the challenges faced by women seeking power in a palace filled with intrigue. Young Mei, a concubine lacking traditional skills of seduction, relies on her intelligence and curiosity to capture the emperor's attention. As she navigates the complexities of palace life, divided loyalties escalate into a perilous battle for survival, intertwining themes of love, ambition, and loyalty in a vividly depicted historical setting.