"The Daughter of Heaven" by Judith Gautier is a historical play set in a China filled with political unrest. The story revolves around the Chinese Empress, known as the Daughter of Heaven, and her quest to reclaim the Ming throne amidst tension with the Tartars. As the play opens, the scene is set in the Nanking Palace gardens where workers ready for celebrations around the Empress' ascendance. We are exposed to palace officials and ladies-in-waiting that are eager to witness the shifting power dynamics within the court. Through dialogues about love, politics, and societal norms, the foundation is laid for the challenges and conflicts that will define the Empress's time in power.
The Daughter of Heaven
By Judith Gautier
In a realm of silk and secrets, an Empress rises to challenge an empire, but faces betrayal, love, and the ultimate sacrifice.
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About the AuthorJudith Gautier was a French poet, translator and historical novelist, the daughter of Théophile Gautier and Ernesta Grisi, sister of the noted singer and ballet dancer Carlotta Grisi.
Judith Gautier was a French poet, translator and historical novelist, the daughter of Théophile Gautier and Ernesta Grisi, sister of the noted singer and ballet dancer Carlotta Grisi.
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