{"product_id":"2026200007552-secondhand-the-fabulous-concubine","title":"The Fabulous Concubine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the sweeping backdrop of nineteenth-century China, The Fabulous Concubine is a richly layered historical novel that chronicles the life of a beautiful and ambitious woman navigating the treacherous currents of imperial court politics, romance, and cultural collision. Chang Hsin-Hai weaves a vivid tapestry of East-West intrigue, as the story follows its captivating protagonist through encounters with foreign diplomats and Chinese nobility alike, illustrating the profound tensions of a civilization on the cusp of dramatic transformation. Written with elegance and a keen eye for historical detail, the narrative presents the concubine not merely as a figure of desire, but as a shrewd and resilient woman who wields influence in a world dominated by men. The novel balances lush romantic drama with sharp social commentary, offering readers an immersive portrait of a China caught between tradition and the encroaching forces of modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887900602587,"sku":"2026200007552-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/c28ccd7a-c35d-4058-8e45-b5142fa7e2aa.png?v=1781748414","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007552-secondhand-the-fabulous-concubine","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}