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weecious OP ,

He actually co-authored the book with the late Terry Prachette. They had plans for a sequel, but that didn’t pan out as PTerry was afflicted by dementia.

3 Tragic Tales From China’s Imperial Harems (www.thecollector.com)

Imperial harems existed since ancient times and bore witness to the waxing and waning of dynasties. Life in imperial harems was imagined to be one of luxury and comfort. But what did really go on behind closed doors and beneath the glittery façade of the royal titles? Why do the lives of empresses and concubines in the imperial...

weecious OP ,

A good life in a gilded cage. For some, that is a good life but not if you’re a free spirit.

weecious OP ,

Oh, thanks for sharing! Interesting indeed. My other favourite tragic palace figure is Step Empress Nara. I’m so obsessed with the drama Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace.

weecious OP ,

Well, hair is sacred for the Manchurians. You’re not supposed to cut it off, only in the event of death. Nara doing so meant that she cursed the emperor and dowager empress.

weecious OP ,

No idea about Spring and Autumn period, guess I’ll read up on that.

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