So, this thing happened last week: When I checked my email Friday morning I discovered that my newest historical fiction novel, RISE OF THE LAST WARRIOR QUEEN, won the prestigious Firebird Book Award in the biographical fiction category. Hooray! First thing I did is get out a bottle of bubbly and danced around the kitchen like a little maniac. I know - sounds totally silly right? But I just couldn't help it! I can't believe my good fortune!
About the book:
15th century Asia. After two hundred years of civil war, Genghis Khan’s vast empire is more divided than ever. During this time, when ruthless men rule the world, young Mandukhai dreams of becoming a fierce female warrior. But her desires come to a stand-still when she is forced to become Manduul Khan’s second wife.
Meanwhile, Wan Zhen’er, who lives in the Forbidden City, is only the nanny to Zhu Jianshen, the future Emperor of China. But although she eventually rises to the rank of official concubine of the Chenghua Emperor and becomes the most powerful woman in the Middle Kingdom, Lady Wan is forced to defend her precarious position daily against conspiratorial eunuchs, warlords, ministers, and much younger and ambitious concubines.
The great Mongolian warrior, Unebolod, spends his life in Manduul Khan’s shadow, preparing for the day when he can seize the throne, even though he’s not a direct descendant of Genghis Khan but rather of his younger brother, Qasar. But when he forms a dangerous alliance with Mandukhai Khatun, it swiftly transforms into a lingering passion that could destroy them both. But just as the two young people are sure that fate will bring them together and make Unebolod the next Khan, a young prince emerges from the shadows, captures the Khan’s attention, and attempts to steal the people’s hearts.
But as Manduul Khan slowly withers away, Mandukhai Khatun faces her most formidable challenge thus far: Carving out her place in a political hierarchy ruled by men. And as the Mongolian warlords prepare to raise their war banners again, secrets are revealed, and dangers lurk around every corner. Who will survive the treacherous games of influence and power at the Mongolian court and the Forbidden City? Will this end the great forefather Genghis Khan’s royal bloodline? And who will be left to tell the tale when the dust finally settles?
Piper is the award-winning author of The Country Girl Empress series. When she isn't busy typing on her computer, she can be found chasing after her furry children or holding on tightly to a good cup of coffee. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, and Goodreads.
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