Siren of China

By Michael C. Tang

She is the most celebrated woman in Chinese history. Her story is told a thousand and one times through the centuries. Her name is synonymous with "beauty" in the Chinese language. Siren of China brings the tale of this legendary woman to Western readers for the first time--a tale of love and war and revenge of epic proportions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602202044
• ISBN13: 9781602202047
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Shanghai Book Traders
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A fascinating story, perched between history and legend, skilfully told with psychological insight a

I enjoyed the book immensely. Strong plot line. Dramatic situations. Taut style. All in all, a very good read. Hsi Shih is the most famous among the four legendary beauties in Chinese history. The author did a marvellous job in bringing her story to readers. It was a surprise to me that Confucius played a role in her life, adding a colorful dimension to the entire epic. After reading the book, I understand why this woman has captured the imagination of the Chinese for more than two thousand years, and rightly so. It is no surprise that her story has been made into more than a dozen films and television series in China.