The Road of Silk and Satin: Silkworm and I-Ching Transformations
THE HUNDRED BEAM BRIDGE CHRONICLES
Here, universal human experiences are laid bare: the bonds of loyalty and the sting of betrayal, the courage to survive and the cost of ambition, the conflicts of faith, race, and desire.
At the heart of this saga is Hasan Arslan, a Uyghur master bowyer with striking green eyes, who armed the Song Imperial Guard with unparalleled weaponry. Gifted mystical jade Pixius-dragon-headed, winged-lion protectors-by the Emperor himself, Hasan and his descendants are thrust onto a path of glory and danger. They must navigate a society steeped in prejudice. His wife, Melod, issuing a matriarchal decree, demands that one descendant must achieve the rank of Jinshi-the highest literary honor in Chinese culture.
But it is the women of the family who shatter tradition and forge their own destiny. From the beautiful courtesan Li Shi Shi to the formidable granddaughter Manolya, who defies expectations and builds a commercial empire; the fearless Mei Mei, the twin Generals of Spring and Summer-they are the heros.
Volume 1: Hundred Beam Bridge: The Lions and the Pixius
From the battlefields against Tangut marauders to the inner circles of the Song court, Hasan and his family fight for survival. As they seek their promised sanctuary at the Hundred Beam Bridge, they must ask: Can the mysterious power of the Pixius guide them through war, prejudice, and the machinations of their enemies?
Volume 2: The Road of Silk and Satin: Silkworm and I-Ching Transformations
Guided by the gold-spitting Pixius and the ancient wisdom of the I-Ching, the family reinvents itself as the Han Chinese "Ma" clan. Under the leadership of visionary women entrepreneurs, they build an empire of silk, satin, and tea. Yet, as they balance Confucian ideals with the brutal realities of commerce and looming northern conquest, their greatest transformation is still to come.
Volume 3: Entanglements at A Distance: Jinshi and the Mongols
The 13th Century dawns, and the family is split between two worlds. One branch thrives in Song Lin'an as masters of revolutionary gunpowder warfare. The other commands the legendary Grand Pixiu Caravan across the vast Silk Road. When the Mongol storm erupts under Chinggis Khan, both branches are drawn into the heart of consuming conflict. Pawn and player, ally and enemy, they must harness every resource-commerce, technology, and ancient magic-to survive. A final, mystical prophecy offers a glimmer of hope, but on the brink of annihilation, ..
Book Life by Publisher Weekly 5-star ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
A rich, sweeping story of war and love in ancient China. Marr weaves an intricate, unpredictable plot and offers striking insights into the culture of that era.
Manhattan Book Review 5-star ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
There are so many things to love about the book. This is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
Bookish Elf 4.5 star ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Ted Marr's Hundred Beam Bridge stands among the most accomplished in historical storytelling. Discover the intricate character portraits, meticulous historical research, and engaging multi-generational narrative .. this book a must-read.
Seattle Book Review 4.5-star ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Marr has clearly engaged in a considerable amount of research...This is an evocatively written account of the struggles and triumphs of several generations of the Arslan family.
Midwest Book Review REVIEWER'S CHOICE
This is highly recommended for libraries...and for readers who look for...transformative experiences.
Kirkus Reviews ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
The author brings his saga to life..A sprawling family saga set against the Jin-Song Wars. Marr adeptly handles the intricacies of hist
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