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A great earthquake shakes the land. The statue of the White Dragon disappears. A prince is lost in a terrible fire. And the Red Lion plots to take the throne. 

In the midst of it all a young heroine’s heart is caught between her brave and devoted servant and a beautiful and beguiling teacher, as they embark on a bold and daring adventure into the center of intrigue that will take them all the way to the Imperial palace itself. Meanwhile, in the shadows, a cloaked figure watches their every move. 

Fun, funny, fast-paced and surprisingly wise and dark, this beautifully romantic epic, set in a fantastical China of old, is full of enchanting characters every reader will simply fall in love with!

The Heart of the White Dragon

<p>Emilian stayed with MeiLan until he had to go back to the stables for evening chores.  His face was set in grim lines as he forked grass into the manger.  Four black heads poked over the stall doors and watched him with large, gentle eyes, their noses stretching toward him as though they wanted to comfort him.  He absently reached out a hand to stroke a velvety muzzle, but his mind was still on his mistress.  Although she seemed to be improving, the fever had frightened him.  If something should happen to the good lady, how would he go on?  He would end up back on the streets with no hope and no purpose.  It was more than that though.  The thought of losing MeiLan from the world forever made his heart ache in an unfamiliar way.</p>

Chapter Eighteen: Learned Man