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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>Minerva had her own writing desk carried into MeiLan's study room; however, the four-wide seating arrangement was awkward when there was only one book for them to share between four students.  Minerva was also careful to seat herself between MeiLan and Emilian.  When Emilian entered the house and found that the only open seat left was next to Minerva, he almost left.  He was just about to turn on his heel and go back to the stables when MeiLan called him over.  He paused on the threshold, but in the end, he couldn't say no to his mistress.</p>

<p>"Don't run away, Emilian!" MeiLan chided him with a smile.  "Come sit with us!"  He had no choice but to lower his tall, lanky frame into the cushion next to Minnie.  And if sitting next to Yongli Minerva wasn't bad enough, he also had to endure the insufferable teachings of Master Long.</p>

Chapter Twenty-Five: How to Paint a Dragon