The Cold Palace
The Cold Palace by Melissa Addey, published by Letterpress Publishing on January 18, 2021, is a historical fiction novel set in 18th century China. This edition spans 252 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ula Nara, a sixteen-year-old girl who is unexpectedly chosen to become the bride of the heir to the throne, leaving behind her love and dreams. As she navigates her new life within the confines of the Forbidden City, Ula grapples with the weight of her new role and the grief of her lost love.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of ambition, love, and the psychological toll of royal life. Ula Nara’s journey to become Empress is fraught with challenges, leading her to confront her own sanity as she seeks solace in the Cold Palace. This novel delves into the complexities of historical romance and the darker aspects of life in a royal setting, offering insights into the emotional struggles faced by those in power. The Cold Palace serves as a poignant conclusion to the Forbidden City series, inviting readers to reflect on the bittersweet nature of love and the hidden stories of history.
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Chosen against her will. Elevated to Empress. Accused of madness.
18th century China. Ula Nara is a happy sixteen-year-old, in love and betrothed. But before she can be married, she must attend the Imperial Daughters’ Draft. Chosen as a bride to the heir to the throne, Ula Nara now faces a lifetime of regret inside the walls of the Forbidden City.
Determined to make her pain worth something, she aims for the pinnacle of success: to become Empress. But at what cost?
As grief for her lost love spirals down towards something darker, Ula Nara finds herself teetering on the brink of madness. Perhaps her only chance of sanity lies in the Cold Palace and what she will find there.
The Cold Palace is the poignant finale to the Forbidden City historical fiction series. If you enjoy tales of bittersweet love and dark rivalries, as well as discovering the lives behind history’s unexplained events, then you’ll be gripped by Melissa Addey’s emotionally wrenching but ultimately uplifting novel.
Prepare to experience the dark side of the Forbidden City. Buy The Cold Palace today.
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