{"product_id":"books-the-consorts-by-melissa-addey","title":"The Consorts","description":"Neglected. Used as a pawn. One last chance at love. \u003cp\u003eChina, Eighteenth Century. Concubine Qing yearns for love and friendship. Neglected by the Emperor, passed over for more ambitious women, Qing lives a lonely existence. But when a new concubine comes to court, friendship blooms, bringing with it a taste of happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in her life, Qing has a friend and perhaps even a chance at loving and being loved. But when the Empress' throne suddenly becomes available, Qing finds herself being used as a pawn by the highest ranked women of the court, caught up in their scheming plots against her will and, on one devastating night, risking everything she holds dear. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the power players of the Forbidden City make their moves, can Qing find the courage to make one last bid for love? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Consorts\u003c\/i\u003e is the captivating prequel novella to The Forbidden City historical fiction series. If you enjoy slow-burn romance, courtly intrigues, and the intricately researched legends of real women, then you'll be swept away by Melissa Addey's enchanting tale. \u003c\/p\u003eBuy \u003ci\u003eThe Consorts\u003c\/i\u003e and enter the Forbidden City's enthralling world today","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53674452287761,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781910940099.jpg?v=1781532687","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-consorts-by-melissa-addey","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}