Shadow of the Dome
By Karen Warren
A sweeping coming-of-age historical saga full of friendship and courage.
She’s promised to an emperor — but her heart has other plans.
Step into the world of jade palaces and storm-lashed seas — where a princess must choose between duty and desire.
1291, China.
Kokachin, a seventeen-year-old Mongol princess of the Yuan dynasty, has lived a life of privilege at the court of Kublai Khan — until duty tears her away.
Promised to a Persian ruler she’s never met, Kokachin embarks on a treacherous voyage across the South China Sea and Indian Ocean. But what lies ahead is more than just storm-tossed waters and the threat of pirates.
She finds unexpected solace in two companions: a quiet servant girl with secrets of her own, and a man whose unwavering loyalty masks something deeper.
As the voyage unfolds, so does her sense of self. For years, others have decided her fate. But not anymore.
With Persia on the horizon, Kokachin will have to decide if she will follow the path carved out by emperors, or risk everything to claim a destiny of her own.
Perfect for fans of Larry Feign, Pai Kit Fai, Weina Dai Randal and Melissa Addey.
PRAISE FOR SHADOW OF THE DOME:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The author is an exceptional storyteller and I recommend this book to anyone who appreciates not only historical fiction but also likes reading a good adventure story.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of fascinating and authentic details about the period and how two very different women react to the constraints their gender has put on them. Definitely a book to savour.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastically well-researched novel about 13th century China.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I didn’t want to put it down. It finished too soon.’
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