Hephzibah and the Dragon - Karen K Roberts

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Résumé :
In the heart of China's turbulent history, where secrets lurked in the shadows, Hephzibah and The Dragon reveals a fascinating story of love, intrigue, and the inexorable passage of time. As we traverse the century-long tapestry of China, our focus narrows on the enigmatic Secondary Consort, Wenxiu, and the last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Puyi. Secrets, like ghosts of the past, weave their threads through the narrative, revealing that, in the end, they find a way of emerging into the light. After a devastating fire razed the treasure storage in Beijing's Forbidden City, our story discloses. Amidst the ashes, the mutual care between Wenxiu and Puyi becomes the backdrop for a compelling story of love, mystery, and the passage of time. In the west hall library, Puyi, China's last emperor, encounters Wenxiu. In this historical journey, where intentions are noble, but consequences are not always kind, we learn that secrets, though concealed with care, tend to reveal themselves, sometimes for the better. Let's go on a thrilling voyage through time, where the resonances of hidden truths and the intertwining of two lives across three generations mold destinies in Hephzibah and The Dragon....

Sommaire:
Karen Roberts graduated from BGHS in 1983. She earned an AAS in Early Childhood Education from Highline Community College in Kent, Washington and a BA in Physics from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. She completed coursework for a major in Special Education, a minor in Elementary Education, and a minor in Electrical Engineering. She attended graduate school at Washington State University for Physics and Mechanical Engineering....