ROMANCE

My Fair Concubine

by Jeannie Lin
Harlequin Historical. Jun. 2012. c.288p. ISBN 9780373296941. pap. $6.25. HISTORICAL
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Reluctantly allowing his sister Pearl to flee with her lover instead of going to distant Khitan as a heqin (peace alliance) bride, Fei Long, Lord Chang, faces family dishonor unless he can find someone to take Pearl's place. When he unwittingly causes teahouse girl Yan Ling to lose her job, she begs for his help, and he suddenly realizes she might be the answer to his dilemma. Of course, all he needs to do is work a miracle and turn the country-bred miss into a lady and pass her off as Pearl. His idea succeeds brilliantly—until he falls in love with his blossoming, spirited protégé and isn't about to let her go.
VERDICT Steeped in the exotic flavors, colors, and scents of medieval China and graced with a diverse cast of characters who will make you both laugh and sigh, Lin's latest gem puts an Asian twist on George Bernard Shaw's classic Pygmalion and takes readers on a memorable journey into the treacherous, fascinating world of the Tang dynasty. Lin (The Dragon and the Pearl) lives in St. Louis.
Reviewed by Kristin Ramsdell , Jun 15, 2012
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