Like a Tiger of Fire
Comme un tigre de feu
In 7th century China, the Emperor of the Middle Kingdom has declared war on his enemies. Will his plan succeed or will he plunge his country into chaos?
During the reign of the prestigious Tang dynasty, three characters with extraordinary fates engage in a fight to the death to seize power over an expansive empire.
Shimin is a great strategist and lone archer whose family governs the West: his only goal is to reign. Jiande, the son of well-off farmers in the East, is a deserter turned dangerous outlaw and rebel. Yicheng, the princess of the Middle Kingdom, who was exiled to live with nomads, has to decide between the society she comes from and the people who adopted her.
Inspired by real events, these three voices and cultures embody the ambitions unleashed at the heart of the Chinese empire of this era.
As the dynasty’s power diminishes and rebellions erupt, who will ascend to the throne of the Middle Kingdom? Replete with twists and turns, Like A Tiger of Fire immerses us into the world of revenge, battles, love and betrayals.
Reviews
“Driven by a stunning novelistic force, played out by fiery historical characters, this book reads like a suspense novel up until the final page. A universal novel which provides insight into human nature.”—RFI