Placeres mortales
Novel , 2024
Puck
Pages: 608
In a world where appearances serve as a veil over harsh truths, Cixi is nothing more than a servant. Yet within her beats a dark and forbidden power.
Her existence revolves around caring for and accompanying her young mistress, Lilan, the only daughter of the Yehonala family. However, when the great Jing Empire is shaken by the Emperor’s death, the family travels to the Red Palace to pay their respects to his heir: Xianfeng.
The arrival of the new monarch becomes a curse for the Yehonala, as Lilan is turned into a bargaining chip. But in the “city within the city,” no one is safe. At every corner, there are whispers of betrayal, desire, and ambition—and Lilan falls victim within those red walls.
Now Cixi crosses the walls of the Red Palace, determined to claim her revenge.
Even if she must sell her body, her soul, and her truth.
Even if she unleashes wars.
Even if she sheds blood.
Even if she becomes a monster.