“I imagined my first night alone in bed with my stranger. I conjured our future years together unhampered by worries about money or officialdom. We would enjoy the day, the night, a smile, a word, a kiss, a glance. All lovely thoughts. All pointless dreams.”
This novel delves into the life of a young woman named Peony, whose love story intertwines with the political and social dynamics of her time. The narrative is rich with cultural details and explores the complexities of human emotions amidst a backdrop of traditional Chinese society. more
“Love and trust are so powerful. They can literally change the fate of a person.”
“Unseelie dreams make unseelie fae.”
“May your dreams be gifts from the gods and may you open them with excitement and pleasure.”
“Believe in your dreams and when people doubt you, prove them wrong.”
“Chi sogna di giorno conosce molte cose che sfuggono a chi sogna solo di notte.”