The Phoenix Crown A Novel
The Phoenix Crown A Novel by Kate Quinn, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, is a historical fiction narrative set against the backdrop of the 20th century. This 391-page book explores the intertwined lives of two women, Gemma and Suling, as they navigate personal and societal challenges from the chaos of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to the opulence of Versailles. Their stories converge through the enigmatic figure of Henry Thornton, a railroad magnate whose collection includes the legendary Phoenix Crown, a relic steeped in mystery.
Readers will find a tale that delves into themes of ambition, resilience, and the quest for justice. As Gemma, a soprano seeking to revive her career, and Suling, an embroideress aiming to escape an arranged marriage, become embroiled in Thornton’s world, their lives take unexpected turns. The narrative unfolds with the backdrop of historical events, including the devastating earthquake and the subsequent reappearance of the Phoenix Crown at a Parisian costume ball, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a richly woven story that spans continents and cultures.
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From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles.
San Francisco, 1906. In a city bustling with newly minted millionaires and scheming upstarts, two very different women hope to change their fortunes: Gemma, a golden-haired, silver-voiced soprano whose career desperately needs rekindling, and Suling, a petite and resolute Chinatown embroideress who is determined to escape an arranged marriage. Their paths cross when they are drawn into the orbit of Henry Thornton, a charming railroad magnate whose extraordinary collection of Chinese antiques includes the fabled Phoenix Crown, a legendary relic of Beijing’s fallen Summer Palace.
His patronage offers Gemma and Suling the chance of a lifetime, but their lives are thrown into turmoil when a devastating earthquake rips San Francisco apart and Thornton disappears, leaving behind a mystery reaching further than anyone could have imagined . . . until the Phoenix Crown reappears five years later at a sumptuous Paris costume ball, drawing Gemma and Suling together in one last desperate quest for justice.
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