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Le Pavillon des Pivoines

Pages
480
Published
2007
Language
French

Synopsis

In 17th-century China, a young woman named Peony is confined to the women's quarters, awaiting an arranged marriage. Instead of traditional pursuits, she finds solace in forbidden books about passionate love. When she secretly attends an opera, she falls for an elegant poet, setting her on a path that challenges her destiny.

About the author

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Lisa See

Lisa See writes historical fiction that explores Chinese culture and the lives of women across generations. Her books include Lady Tan's Circle of Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and The

Characters

PivoineProtagonist
All characters in Le Pavillon des Pivoines