Cheng shih   By: Ke Yue

"Cheng Shih" by Ke Yue is a beautifully written historical fiction novel that transports readers back in time to the tumultuous period of the Ming Dynasty. The author's vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the world of Cheng Shih, a powerful female pirate, to life in a way that is both captivating and immersive. The characters are well-developed and complex, and the story is filled with intrigue, action, and romance. Ke Yue skillfully weaves together history and fiction to create a compelling narrative that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. Overall, "Cheng Shih" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone looking for a thrilling adventure set in ancient China.

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高宗覽婁陟明（寅亮）之議，垂意祖烈，詔擇秦支，並建二王邸，恩禮未有隆殺也。 會連歲芝生太宮，百執事多進頌詩，張紫微（孝祥）時在館，獨獻文曰《原芝》。 紹興二十四年，芝生於太廟楹，當仁宗、英宗之室，詔群臣觀瞻，奉表文德殿賀。 既二年，芝復生其處，校書郎（臣）張孝祥作《原芝》曰：“非天私我有宋， 我祖宗在天，篤丕祐於子孫，明告之符，於惟欽哉！ 在昔仁祖登三咸五，以天下為公，授我英宗，以永我基祚，於惟欽哉！ 我聖天子躬濟大業，既平既治，上怡下å�... Continue reading book >>