Forbidden City

By Muriel Molland Jernigan

Book Overview

Forbidden City is a historical fiction novel written by Muriel Molland Jernigan. The story is set in China during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young girl named Jiaming. Jiaming is the daughter of a high-ranking government official and lives a privileged life in the Forbidden City, the imperial palace in Beijing. As Jiaming grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the political unrest and corruption within the palace walls. She witnesses firsthand the struggles of the common people and becomes determined to make a difference. Jiaming's journey takes her from the opulence of the Forbidden City to the poverty-stricken streets of Beijing. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters, including a revolutionary leader and a young American journalist, who help her in her quest for justice and equality. Forbidden City is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in Chinese history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the culture and history of China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104835207
• ISBN13: 9781104835200
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"