Anchee Min

Anchee Min is a Chinese-born American author celebrated for her historical fiction novels, particularly those focusing on Chinese empresses. Her notable works, "The Last Empress" and "Empress Orchid," offer vivid portrayals of imperial China's powerful women. Min's writing is known for its immersive detail and compelling narratives, drawing from her own experiences and extensive research.

Books by Anchee Min

2 books available

Empress Orchid
Anchee Min
3.9 (22k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
To escape poverty and an unwanted marriage, seventeen-year-old Orchid navigates the treacherous world of the Forbidden City, seducing an emperor and defying deadly rivals, to become the last empress of a collapsing China.
The Last Empress
Anchee Min
3.8 (8k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
From a concubine to empress, Tzu Hsi navigates the violent end of the Qing Dynasty, battling invaders, rebellions, and personal losses to protect a crumbling empire and her loved ones.