Lan dreams of the day she will marry Tam. She is so pleased that he is of her class and that their parents both approve. He has declined to set a wedding date three times for a variety of reasons. However, he comes to Lan each evening and serenades her with his flute form the river. Except what if it wasn't Tam that was serenading his love with a flute? What if it was Bao, a physician's apprentice with no family ties?
This promises to be a captivating novel with star-crossed lovers, a magical curse, and a quest. The writing is easy to read and evokes a sense of place. I look forward to reading more.
This promises to be a captivating novel with star-crossed lovers, a magical curse, and a quest. The writing is easy to read and evokes a sense of place. I look forward to reading more.