The epic first novel in a sweeping series following the romantic lives
and intrigues of the fictionalized descendants of a Chinese empress--now
in paperback!
Behind every great family lies a great secret.
There's one rule in Gemma Huang's family: Never, under any
circumstances, set foot in Beijing. But when Gemma, an aspiring actress,
lands her first break--a lead role in an update of M. Butterfly, which
just so happens to be filming in the Chinese capital--Gemma heads to LAX
without looking back. It's an amazing opportunity for her burgeoning
career, and she'll get to work with her idol. Of course, there's also
the chance of discovering just exactly why she's been forbidden from
entering the city in the first place. When Gemma arrives in Beijing,
she's instantly mobbed by paparazzi at the airport. She quickly realizes
she may as well be the twin of Alyssa Chua, one of the most notorious
young socialites in Beijing. Thus kicks off a season of revelations and
romance in which Gemma uncovers a legacy her parents have spent their
lives protecting her from--one her mother would conceal at any cost.