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Autumn Bardot

    Autumn Bardot tisse des récits axés sur des femmes courageuses et des passions audacieuses, explorant les thèmes de la force et du désir. Sa voix narrative est imprégnée d'une profonde compréhension de l'émotion humaine, entraînant les lecteurs dans des contes captivants de décors historiques et d'intrigues romantiques. Forte d'une vaste expérience dans l'enseignement de l'analyse littéraire, Bardot apporte une approche sophistiquée et perspicace à sa narration. Son œuvre se caractérise par son accent mis sur la résilience et l'esprit de ses protagonistes féminines.

    Dragon Lady
    • Dragon Lady

      • 448pages
      • 16 heures de lecture
      4,7(3)Évaluer

      Against all odds, a prostitute becomes the most powerful pirate chieftain in the South China Seas. Sold into slavery by her parents, Xianggu works on a floating brothel for ten years before a midnight pirate raid changes her life. Determined to rise above her lowly status, the fearless young woman embarks on a journey requiring beauty, brains, and brawn. Red Flag boss, Zheng Yi, is captivated by the spirited Xianggu and soon makes her his wife. This begins her adventure into the violent world of sea banditry. But Xianggu must do more than learn to wield a sword, sail a ship, and swim across a bay. She must become indispensable to Zheng Yi or risk losing everything, even her life. the famines, feuds, and fighting, Xianggu must battle ancient prejudices and jealous men. In 18th century China, when men made and enforced the rules, the Dragon Lady lived by her own.

      Dragon Lady